Question

Basilar membrane separates

• A. scala vestibuli and scala media
• B. scala media and scala tympani
• C. scala vestibuli and scala tympani
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B scala media and scala tympani

Basilar membrane is a membrane present within the cochlea of the inner ear which separates scala media from scala tympani.
Reissner’s membrane is another membrane present within cochlea which separates scala vestibuli and scala media.