scala media
/ˌskeɪlə ˈmiːdɪə
/noun (plural scalae media /ˌskeɪliː/ /ˌskeɪlʌɪ/) Anatomy
The central duct of the cochlea in the inner ear, containing the sensory cells and separated from the scala tympani and scala vestibuli by membranes.Inside the lagena, another membrane runs the length of the scala media....
- This ensured that the ionic environment of the scala media was not disturbed by influx of tissue culture medium.
- However, unlike the present study, measurements in that study were performed with ruptures in Reissner's membrane, which may have produced alterations in the ionic environment in scala media.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Latin, literally 'middle ladder'.