Inner Ear Anatomy

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Across
  1. 4. A triangular cross section that is supported by rods or pillars
  2. 5. The central core of bone within the cochlea
  3. 7. High in sodium and has a volume of 16-23 microliters
  4. 9. High in potassium and has a volume of 2.7 microliters
  5. 11. A passageway at the apex of the cochlea that connects the scala tympani and the scala vestibuli
  6. 12. Flask-shaped and have about 40-60 stereocilia
  7. 14. This membrane generates an electrical potential
Down
  1. 1. A tough membrane that is the surface of the Organ of Corti
  2. 2. A thin ramp of bone that projects from the bony core of the cochlea
  3. 3. Separates the scala media from the scala vestibuli
  4. 6. Cylindrical in shape and have about 100-150 stereocilia
  5. 8. The organ of hearing
  6. 10. Allows fluid to be displaced as the oval window pushes on the scala vestibule
  7. 13. Interconnected by protein bridges called "tip links"