Term Name: internal ear
Synonyms: auris interna, inner ear, labyrinth, otocyst
Definition: Complex labyrinthine structure that comprises sensory endorgans specialized for vestibular, auditory, and acoustico-vestibular sensation.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0001846]

Relationships
develops from: ear vesicle
is part of: ear
has parts: blood-inner ear barrier bony labyrinth endolymphatic sac endolymphatic system inner ear canal inner ear epithelium inner ear foramen internal acoustic meatus labyrinthine artery macula membranous labyrinth otic capsule pars inferior ear pars inferior of labyrinth pars superior ear perilymphatic channel perilymphatic space perilymphatic system recessus basilaris semicircular canal septum semicircularium anterior septum semicircularium laterale septum semircularium posterior tectorial restraint system
is a type of: ectoderm-derived structure multi organ part structure structure with developmental contribution from neural crest