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vestibular membrane of cochlear duct

Term ID
UBERON:0002281
Synonyms
  • membrana vestibularis ductus cochlearis
  • paries vestibularis ductus cochlearis
  • Reissner membrane
  • vestibular membrane
  • vestibular wall of cochlear duct
Definition
A membrane inside the cochlea of the inner ear. It separates scala media from scala vestibuli. Together with the basilar membrane it creates a compartment in the cochlea filled with endolymph, which is important for the function of the organ of Corti. It primarily functions as a diffusion barrier, allowing nutrients to travel from the perilymph to the endolymph of the membranous labyrinth. Histologically, the membrane is composed of two layers of flattened epithelium, separated by a basal lamina. Its structure suggests that its function is transport of fluid and electrolytes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reissner's_membrane
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