helicotrema
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0008813
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 ]
Synonyms: Scarpa's orifice
Term info
- UMLS:C0229512 (ncithesaurus:Helicotrema)
- FMA:61275
- Wikipedia:Helicotrema
- NCIT:C32723
- SCTID:279775003
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cochlear apex, apex of cochlea
uberon
UBERON:0008813
Helicotrema