Organ Spiral

The spiral organ (Latin: organum spirale; synonym: organ of Corti) is the receptor organ of hearing and balance in mammals, located in the cochlea of ​​the inner ear.

The spiral organ consists of the spiral (organ of Corti), which is a strip of sensory epithelium containing receptor cells - hair cells. These hair cells convert mechanical vibrations of the fluids of the inner ear (endolymph) into nerve impulses, which then travel along the auditory nerve to the brain.

Thus, the spiral organ plays a key role in the perception of sounds and maintaining balance, being an important part of the auditory and vestibular systems. Damage to the organ spiral leads to hearing impairment and balance problems.

The spiral organ is the part of the inner ear that is responsible for the perception of sound. It is located in the pyramids of the temporal bones, which are located on both sides of the head.

The spiral organ consists of several elements: external and internal auditory tracts, neurons and neuromorphic cells, hair cells and electromotive force