Tectorial Membrane

Tektorialmembran

Engelsk definition

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.

Svenska synonymer

Membrana tectoria

Engelska synonymer

Membrane, Tectorial Membranes, Tectorial Tectorial Membranes