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Deiter's cell |
A supporting cell found in the organ of corti; sustains auditory hair cells (anchor hair cells to basilar membrane) |
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Basilar membrane |
Membrane in the cochlea of the inner ear; contains organ of Corti |
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Tectorial membrane |
A membrane located above the basilar membrane serves as a shelf against which the cilia of the auditory hair cells move |
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Insertional plaque |
Point of attachment of the tip link to a cilium |
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Cochlear nucleus |
One of a group of nuclei in the medulla that receive auditory info from cochlea |
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Superior olivary complex |
Group of nuclei in medulla; * localization of the source of sounds |
