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Anatomy of the Inner Ear

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The inner ear of mammals consists of the cochlea, the vestibule, and three semicircular canals. The macro anatomy of each component and the microstructure of each sensory region, especially all the components of the organ of Corti, are explained. The clinically available surgical approaches to the inner ear are also explained.

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  1. Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kawaharacho 54, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507, Japan

    Tatsunori Sakamoto & Harukazu Hiraumi

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    Juichi Ito

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Sakamoto, T., Hiraumi, H. (2014). Anatomy of the Inner Ear. In: Ito, J. (eds) Regenerative Medicine for the Inner Ear. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-54862-1_1

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