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MANUAL OF PHYSIOLOGY. 

 FIG. 236. 



Transverse section through the membranous canal of the cochlea. (Cadiat.) a, Stri- 

 ated zone of basilar membrane ; b, Pectinate zone of the basilar membrane ; c, Perforated 

 zone of basilar membrane through which the nerves pass ; d, Nerve fibres from spiral 

 ganglion ; e, Spiral ganglion ; /, Limbus ; g, Reissner's membrane ; h, Tectorial mem- 

 brane; i, Internal rod of Corti; m, External rod of Corti; o,p,p, Special cells receiving 

 nerve terminals ; q, Epithelial cells covering the basilar membrane ; *, Nerve fibres ; J, 

 Spiral ligament. 



