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Reissner's membrane |
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Reissner's membrane [′rīs·nərz ‚mem‚brān] (anatomy) The anterior wall of the cochlear duct, which separates the cochlear duct from the scala vestibuli. Also known as vestibular membrane of Reissner. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The greater impact that air in the scala vestibuli had on hearing might have been the result of a collapse of Reissner's membrane. |
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