membranous labyrinth
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of membranous labyrinth
First recorded in 1865–70
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The membranous labyrinth consists of a vestibular portion formed by two small sac-like dilatations, called the saccule and the utricle, the latter of which communicates with the semicircular canals by five openings.
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Endolymph, en′dō-limf, n. the fluid within the membranous labyrinth of the ear.
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The membranous labyrinth is smaller in size, but a perfect counterpart, with respect to form, of the bony vestibule, cochlea, and semicircular canals.
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The inner membranous labyrinth is continuous through each canal, and is held in position by small strips of connective tissue.
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The cavity of this membranous labyrinth is filled with a fluid, the endolymph; and within the utriculus, sacculus and lagena are masses of inorganic matter called the otoliths.
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