Question

The membranous labyrinth is found in :

• A. Cochlear ducts
• B. Vestibule
• C. Ampullae
• D. Within bony labyrinth

Answer 1

The correct option is D Within bony labyrinth


Membranous labyrinth is a system of chambers in the inner ear and contains receptors that sense hearing and equilibrium. It is located in bony labyrinth and separated from bony labyrinth by a fluid called perilymph.

Membranous labyrinth is filled with endolymph. Utricle and saccule which are otolith organs and maintain static equilibrium, are present in membranous labyrinth.
Ear can be divided into three parts-outer ear, middle ear and inner ear.Inner ear contains 2 parts-bony labyrinth and membranous labyrinth.

Membranous labyrinth is a filled with endolymph found "within bony labyrinth".