The spiral shaped cochlea originates from one of the balance organs and contains the sensory epithelium for hearing. The sensory epithelium of the inner ear is called the organ of Corti after the ...

The organ of Corti. Within the cochlear duct is the spiral Organ of Corti, which contains the receptor cell for hearing (Fig. 1C,D). The spiral organ of Corti rests on the basilar membrane.

Together with the ORGAN OF CORTI, the main sensing mechanism of the ear. It is contained within the fluid-filled COCHLEA of the INNER EAR, and is approximately 1.3 inches (35 mm) long, coiled 2 1/2 ...