The Cochlear Duct (or Scala Media) is an endolymph filled cavity inside the cochlea, located in between the tympanic duct and the vestibular duct, separated by the basilar membrane and Reissner’s membrane (the vestibular membrane) respectively.
The cochlear duct subdivides the bony labyrinth into two perilymph chambers, namely the scala vestibuli anteriorly (opens into the vestibule) and the scala tympani posteriorly (ends at the round window) 1. It is separated from the scala vestibuli by Reissner’s membrane (vestibular membrane) 5 .
In previous studies, it was common to express the diameter of the cochlea in measurements along two, four, or eight radii 5, 6, 17. Using 721 assessments, one per angular angle, the tapering course of the cochlear walls can be mapped more accurately.
Cochlear Duct Image Diagram - Chart - diagrams and charts with labels. This diagram depicts Cochlear Duct Image