Ultrastructure of the Otolithic Membrane and the Cupula. A Scanning Electron Microscopic Observation,

Abstract

Otoconia appear to have organic substances incorporated into the calcite crystals. Numerous communicating holes are found along the otolithic striola (snowdrift) which would allow free flow of endolymph between the subcupular space and endolymph. The gelatin membrane of otoliths are anchored to the supporting cells by the veil-like gelatin mesh as described by Dohlman. Only long sensory hairs of the hair bundle are partly embedded in the gelatin layer.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0769894

Entities

People

  • David J. Lim

Organizations

  • Ohio State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anatomy
  • Biological Sciences
  • Ear
  • Electrons
  • Membranes
  • Observation
  • Scanning
  • Snowdrifts

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Nanofabrication and Microfabrication.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Space