Question

what is helicotrema?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Helicotrema is a narrow slit at the apex of the cochlea, where the two canals of the cochlear duct, the scala vestibuli and the scala tympani, communicate. It is the main component of the cochlear apex. The hair cells near this area best detect low frequency sounds.

Explanation:

helicotrema [hel″ĭ-ko-tre´mah]

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

* The helicotrema (from Greek ( helix ) meaning coil and ( tríma ) meaning hole) is the part of the cochlear labyrinth where the scala tympani and the scala vestibuli meet. It is the main component of the cochlear apex.

* A semilunar opening at the apex of the cochlea through which the fluid in the scala vestibuli and the scala tympani communicate so that sound vibrations can pass to the round window.

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