NALT

Preferred term

inner ear

Topic

The essential part of the hearing organ consists of two labyrinthine compartments: the bony labyrinthine and the membranous labyrinth. The bony labyrinth is a complex of three interconnecting cavities or spaces (Cochlea; vestibular labyrinth; and semicircular canals) in the temporal bone. Within the bony labyrinth lies the membranous labyrinth which is a complex of sacs and tubules (cochlear duct; saccule and utricle; and semicircular ducts) forming a continuous space enclosed by epithelium and connective tissue. These spaces are filled with labyrinthine fluids of various compositions.

ears

otoliths

otitis interna

labyrinth (inner ear)

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

9813980631100041

Value previous used for Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

94057

Spanish

oído interno

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/332326

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Created 7/17/19, last modified 11/25/19