Tectorial Membrane

A membrane, attached to the bony SPIRAL LAMINA, overlying and coupling with the hair cells of the ORGAN OF CORTI in the inner ear. It is a glycoprotein-rich keratin-like layer containing fibrils embedded in a dense amorphous substance.

Year introduced: 1991(1979)

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Tree Number(s): A09.246.300.246.292.938

MeSH Unique ID: D013680

Entry Terms:

• Membranes, Tectorial
• Membrane, Tectorial
• Tectorial Membranes

Previous Indexing:

• Cochlea (1966-1978)

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Sense Organs
Ear
Ear, Inner
Cochlea
Cochlear Duct
Tectorial Membrane