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MeSH Heading: Organ of Corti
Tree Number(s): A09.246.300.246.577
Unique ID: D009925
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009925
Scope Note: The spiral EPITHELIUM containing sensory AUDITORY HAIR CELLS and supporting cells in the cochlea. Organ of Corti, situated on the BASILAR MEMBRANE and overlaid by a gelatinous TECTORIAL MEMBRANE, converts sound-induced mechanical waves to neural impulses to the brain.
Entry Term(s): Basilar Papilla; Corti's Organ; Spiral Organ
NLM Classification #: WV 250
Public MeSH Note: 68
History Note: 68(65)
Date Established: 1968/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2018/07/02

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