(from the article `ear, human`) ...a right triangle (Figure 5). Its base is formed by the osseous spiral lamina and the basilar membrane, which separate the cochlear duct from the ... ...in the basilar membrane of every adult human, it is present in the human fetus. Its impressive diameter in the fetus suggests that it is an ... ...i...
Sectional view showing how the parts of the organ of Corti are arranged within the cochlear duct The organ of Corti lies with the cochlea of the inner ear. In the organ of Corti, sound vibrations which pass along the cochlear duct are converted into nerve impulses. These impulses are transmitt...
The organ that contains the special sensory receptors for hearing. It is composed of a series of epithelial structures placed upon the inner part of the basilar membrane. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... 
the organ lying against the basilar membrane in the cochlear duct, containing special sensory receptors for hearing, and consisting of neuroepithelial hair cells and several types of supporting cells. Click here to view image Detail of the organ...
The nerve fibres of the inner ear
Type: Term Pronunciation: ōr′găn kōr′tē Synonyms: spiral organ
(kor;te) See spiral organ.
The spiral-shaped organ of hearing within the inner ear, containing specialized sensory receptors.
[n] - the hearing organ of the inner ear
the sensitive element in the cochlea inner ear and can be thought of as the body's microphone
noun the hearing organ of the inner ear; contains receptors that respond to sound waves
a structure in the cochlea of a mammal, consisting of hair cells that serve as receptors for auditory stimuli.