Connection between the scala tympani and the scala vestibuli in the cochlea
Helicotrema
The cochlea and vestibule, viewed from above.
Details
Part of
Cochlea
System
Auditory system
Function
Connects perilymph of scala tympani and scala vestibuli
Identifiers
TA98
A15.3.03.044
TA2
6969
FMA
61275
Anatomical terminology
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The helicotrema (from Greek: ἕλιξ [helix] meaning coil and τρη̂μα [trēma] meaning hole) is the part of the cochlear labyrinth where the scala tympani and the scala vestibuli meet. It is the main component of the cochlear apex. The hair cells near this area best detect low frequency sounds.
The helicotrema (from Greek: ἕλιξ [helix] meaning coil and τρη̂μα [trēma] meaning hole) is the part of the cochlear labyrinth where the scala tympani...
duct to the tympanic duct. This area is called the helicotrema. This continuation at the helicotrema allows fluid being pushed into the vestibular duct...
Reissner's membrane and extends from the vestibule of the ear to the helicotrema where it joins the tympanic duct. The cochlea and vestibule, viewed from...
by the basilar membrane, and it extends from the round window to the helicotrema, where it continues as vestibular duct. The purpose of the perilymph-filled...
spiralis; this assists in forming the boundary of a small opening, the helicotrema, through which the two scalae communicate with each other. From the spiral...
and is credited for introducing the terms "otoconia" and "helicotrema". The helicotrema is sometimes referred to as "Breschet's hiatus", a passageway...
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end of the structure has a hole between the two channels called the helicotrema that equalizes slowly varying pressures in the two channels. A series...
tympani). At the apical end of the cochlea, at an opening known as the helicotrema, the scala vestibuli merges with the scala tympani. The fluid found in...
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