Tectorial Membrane [membrana tectoria]

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tektoriální membrána

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Definition

A membrane, attached to the bony SPIRAL LAMINA, overlying and coupling with the hair cells of the ORGAN OF CORTI in the inner ear. It is a glycoprotein-rich keratin-like layer containing fibrils embedded in a dense amorphous substance.

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CUI
M0021119
Previous indexing
Cochlea (1966-1978)
History note
91(79); was see under COCHLEA 1979-90
Public note
91; was see under COCHLEA 1979-90