stria vascularis

Questions

What does stria vascularis mean?

The upper portion of the spiral ligament that forms the outer wall of the cochlear duct; it contains numerous capillary loops and small blood vessels.

Where does stria vascularis come from?

It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce stria vascularis

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