type II vestibular sensory cell

Term ID

CL:0002069

Synonyms

• type 2 vestibular hair cell
• type 2 vestibular sensory cell
• type II hair cell

Definition

Mostly cylindrical, resemble Type 1 in their contents and the presence of a kinocilium and stereocilium apically; much greater variation in size, some almost span the entire thickness of the sensory epithelium, while others are smaller than Type 1; receive multiple efferent nerve boutons around their bases as well as afferent endings, which are small expansions rather than chalices. 0517223651

References

• FMA:67909

Ontology

Cell Ontology