Organ of Corti

**Definition:** The spiral EPITHELIUM containing sensory AUDITORY HAIR CELLS and supporting cells in the cochlea. Organ of Corti, situated on the BASILAR MEMBRANE and overlaid by a gelatinous TECTORIAL MEMBRANE, converts sound-induced mechanical waves to neural impulses to the brain.

**Tree numbers:** - A09.246.300.246.577

**Synonyms:** - Corti's Organ - Spiral Organ