Question

Mention the exact location of the following structures:

1. organs of Corti
2. Bicuspid valve
3. loop of Henle
4. Ciliary body
5. Semicircular canal
6. Eustachian tube

Answer 1

1. Organs of Corti: It is an organ of the inner ear located within the cochlea that contributes to audition.
2. Bicuspid valve: Present in between the left auricle and left ventricle of the heart.
3. Loop of Henle: Loop of Henle is present in the inner medulla region of the kidney.
4. Ciliary body: The exact location of the ciliary body is at the junction of the choroid and iris.
5. Semicircular canal: The semicircular canals or semicircular ducts are three semicircular, interconnected tubes located in the innermost part of each ear, the inner ear.
6. Eustachian tube: The Eustachian tube is located in the para-pharyngeal space and is closely linked to the infratemporal fossa. This auditory tube connects the middle ear and pharynx.