Uberon definition : The organ of Corti (or spiral organ) is the organ in the inner ear of mammals that
contains auditory sensory cells, or 'hair cells.' [WP,unvetted].;
Uberon synonym : spiral organ of Corti; cochlear spiral organ; spiral organ;
Uberon related term : basilar papilla; auditory papilla; organ of Corti; papilla basilaris; auditory papillae; Corti's organ;
Uberon Homology note : The auditory hair cells in tetrapods are located in the inner ear in a structure known
as the basilar papilla. In mammals this structure (along with some related structure)
is called the organ of Corti.[well established][VHOG];
Uberon Taxon note : in basal early lizards, organized into 3 tonotopically organized areas, the outer
areas lack a tectorial membrane[ISBN:9780387714691];