- bony labyrinth
- bony labyrinth n the cavity in the petrous portion of the temporal bone that contains the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear called also osseous labyrinth
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labyrinthus osseus.
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bony labyrinth
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Bony labyrinth — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = labyrinthus osseus. GraySubject = 232 GrayPage = 1047 Captio2 = Interior of right osseous labyrinth. MapPos = Bony Labyrinth MapCaption = Right osseous labyrinth. Lateral view. System = Precursor = MeshName … Wikipedia
bony labyrinth — noun cavity in the petrous part of the temporal bone that contains the membranous labyrinth • Syn: ↑osseous labyrinth • Hypernyms: ↑structure, ↑anatomical structure, ↑complex body part, ↑bodily structure, ↑body structure … Useful english dictionary
bony labyrinth — the skeleton of the membranous labyrinth, composed of otic bones anteriorly, occipital bones posteriorly and dermal roof bones dorsally … Dictionary of ichthyology
bony labyrinth — Anat. See under labyrinth (def. 6a). * * * … Universalium
bony labyrinth — see labyrinth … The new mediacal dictionary
Bony part of pharyngotympanic tube — View of the inner wall of the tympanum External and middle ear, op … Wikipedia
Labyrinth — The maze of canals in the inner ear. The labyrinth is the portion of the ear that is responsible for sensing balance. Inflammation of the labyrinth (labyrinthitis) can be accompanied by vertigo. * * * Any of several anatomic structures with… … Medical dictionary
labyrinth — /lab euh rinth/, n. 1. an intricate combination of paths or passages in which it is difficult to find one s way or to reach the exit. 2. a maze of paths bordered by high hedges, as in a park or garden, for the amusement of those who search for a… … Universalium
labyrinth — inner ear; n. a convoluted system of cavities and ducts comprising the organs of hearing and balance. The membranous labyrinth is a series of interconnected membranous canals and chambers consisting of the semicircular canals, utricle, and… … The new mediacal dictionary
labyrinth — ► NOUN 1) a complicated irregular network of passages or paths. 2) an intricate and confusing arrangement. 3) a complex fluid filled bony structure in the inner ear which contains the organs of hearing and balance. DERIVATIVES labyrinthine… … English terms dictionary
