Spiral membrane

Membrana spiralis

  • Latin synonym: Paries tympanicus ductus cochlearis
  • Synonym: Tympanic wall of cochlear duct
  • Related terms: Tympanic surface; Spiral membrane

Definition

The tympanic surface (Spiral membrane) is the interior wall of the cochlear duct.

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS

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