Membranous Labyrinth (Noun)
Meaning
The sensory structures of the inner ear including the labyrinthine receptors and the cochlea; contained within the bony labyrinth.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The membranous labyrinth is a delicate, fluid-filled structure within the bony labyrinth of the inner ear.
- The membranous labyrinth contains sensory hair cells that are responsible for detecting sound vibrations and maintaining balance.
- Damage to the membranous labyrinth can result in hearing loss, vertigo, and other vestibular disorders.
- The membranous labyrinth is filled with a fluid called endolymph, which is rich in potassium ions and helps to stimulate the sensory hair cells.
- The membranous labyrinth is divided into three semicircular canals and the cochlear duct, each of which plays a critical role in the detection of sound and movement.