Cochlear Aqueduct [aquaeductus cochleae]

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Terms

ductus perilymphaticus

 

Perilymphatic Duct

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Definition

A fine channel that passes through the TEMPORAL BONE near the SCALA TYMPANI (the basilar turn of the cochlea). The cochlear aqueduct connects the PERILYMPH-filled bony labyrinth to the SUBARACHNOID SPACE.

Annotation
do not confuse with COCHLEAR DUCT
DUI
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CUI
M0004683
Previous indexing
Cochlea (1966-1978)
History note
91(79); was see under COCHLEA 1979-90
Public note
91; was see under COCHLEA 1979-90