Labyrinth (Inner Ear)

Labyrinth (Inner Ear) is a system consisting of cavities and ducts that form the organs of hearing and balance. The membranous labyrinth is a complex of interconnected membrane canals and chambers: the semicircular canals, the utricle, the saccule (the organ of balance) and the cochlea (the organ of hearing). (See Fig.) Inside the labyrinth is filled with a special fluid - endolymph. The bone labyrinth is a system of bone canals and chambers that surrounds the membranous labyrinth from the outside. It is located in the pyramid of the temporal bone and is also filled with fluid (perilymph).



The labyrinth (inner ear) is a system consisting of cavities and ducts that forms the organs of hearing and balance in our body. This system consists of two parts - the membranous labyrinth and the bony labyrinth.

The membranous labyrinth is a complex of membrane channels and chambers. It contains the semicircular canals, sac, cochlea and utricle. These structures are filled with a special fluid - endolymph.

The bony labyrinth surrounds the membranous labyrinth and is filled with perilymph. It is located inside the pyramid of the temporal bone.

The labyrinth plays an important role in our hearing and balance. The semicircular canals help us maintain balance, and the sac and utricle are responsible for the balance of our body. The snail is responsible for our hearing.

In general, the labyrinth is a very important system in our body, which helps us sense the world around us and maintain balance.



The labyrinth (inner ear) is one of the main sense organs of humans and animals, responsible for hearing and balance. This organ is a complex system consisting of cavities, ducts and canals located inside the skull. Let us consider in more detail the structure and function of the labyrinth of the inner ear.

The membranous labyrinth is the central part of the labyrinth, consisting of the semicircular canals, utricle, sac and cochlea. The membrane labyrinth is filled with a special liquid - endollyme, which allows the transmission of sound waves and serves as a support for intralabyrinthine systems. The ossified labyrinth surrounds the membrane and is filled with perilymph. In addition, the ossified canals are connected to the membranous canals through openings called fenestra cochlea, which allows sounds to be heard. This system provides location of the sound source and helps maintain body balance.