Anatomy

Tectorial Membrane

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Membrane, Tectorial
  • Membranes, Tectorial
  • Tectorial Membranes

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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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History Note

91(79); was see under COCHLEA 1979-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Cochlea (1966-1978)

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  1. A09w.246w.300w.246w.292w.938w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Tectorial Membrane. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013680. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013680
  2. Tectorial Membrane. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tectorial_membrane
  3. Tectorial Membrane. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q741774