Cochlea

/kˈɒkliːɐ/

/ˈkɑkɫiə/

Cochlea

(anatomy) a spiral cavity in the inner ear that contains sensory organs which send nerve signals to the brain in response to vibrations

What is "cochlea"?

The cochlea is a crucial sensory organ in the inner ear, resembling a snail shell, and is responsible for translating sound waves into electrical impulses. It contains delicate hair cells that detect different frequencies of sound, allowing us to perceive a wide range of auditory sensations, from low-pitched sounds to high-pitched tones. The cochlea plays a vital role in our ability to hear and interpret sounds in our environment.

Examples

1. The cochlea looks like a coiled snail shell.

2. The cochlea is a beautiful bony capsule.

3. You see the cochlea there.

4. These bones conduct the acoustic sensation into the cochlea.

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