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helicotrema

Term ID
UBERON:0008813
Synonyms
  • apex of cochlea
  • cochlear apex
Definition
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 in this area best detect low frequency sounds. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helicotrema
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