A layer of stratified EPITHELIUM forming the endolymphatic border of the cochlear duct at the lateral wall of the cochlea. Stria vascularis contains primarily three cell types (marginal, intermediate, and basal), and capillaries. The marginal cells directly facing the ENDOLYMPH are important in producing ion gradients and endochoclear potential.

DUI

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CUI

M0020606

Previous indexing

Cochlea (1966-1978); Organ of Corti (1968-1978)

History note

91(79); was see under COCHLEA 1979-90

Public note

91; was see under COCHLEA 1979-90