Give the technical term for the structure found in the inner ear.

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Inner ear:
It comprises two parts:
Bony labyrinth
Membranous labyrinth
Bony Labyrinth:
The bony labyrinth comprises a vestibule, three semi-circular canals, and spirally coiled cochlea. It is filled with perilymph.
Membranous labyrinth:
The bony labyrinth surrounds the membranous labyrinth.
It comprises sensory receptors responsible for balance and hearing.
The membranous labyrinth is filled with endolymph and comprises three semi-circular ducts, cochlear duct, saccule, and utricle.
The sensory receptors include cristae, an organ of Corti, and ampullaris maculae.
The technical term for the structure found in the inner ear is Membranous labyrinth.

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