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organ of Corti

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the hearing organ of the inner ear; contains receptors that respond to sound waves

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Boettcher's cells are found in the organ of Corti where they are present only in the lower turn of the cochlea. Source: Internet

Claudius' cells are found in the organ of Corti located above rows of Boettcher's cells. Source: Internet

Deiters' cells (phalangeal cells) are a type of neuroglial cell found in the organ of Corti and organised in one row of inner phalangeal cells and three rows of outer phalangeal cells. Source: Internet

Like Boettcher's cells they are considered supporting cells for the auditory hair cells in the organ of Corti. Source: Internet

Pillar cells are found in the organ of Corti and act as supporting cells for hair cells. Source: Internet

The hair cells develop from the lateral and medial ridges of the cochlear duct, which together with the tectorial membrane make up the organ of Corti. Source: Internet

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