Anatomy

Scala Vestibuli

The upper chamber of the COCHLEA that is filled with PERILYMPH. It is connected to SCALA TYMPANI via helicotrema at the apex of the cochlea.

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Abstract

The upper chamber of the COCHLEA that is filled with PERILYMPH. It is connected to SCALA TYMPANI via helicotrema at the apex of the cochlea.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Scala Vestibulus
  • Vestibuli, Scala
  • Vestibulus, Scala

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

SCALA TYMPANI is also available

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History Note

2008

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Previous Indexing

  • Cochlea (1969-2007)

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  1. A09w.246w.300w.246w.874w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Scala Vestibuli. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D054738. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D054738
  2. Scala Vestibuli. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vestibular_duct
  3. Scala Vestibuli. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q617973