Question

Select the correct statement about the location of the organ of corti.

• A. Attached to the oval window
• B. Coiled part of the labyrinth
• C. Located on the basilar membrane
• D. Connects middle ear and pharynx

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Located on the basilar membrane

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

The organ of Corti lies on the basilar membrane, which is present at the base of the scala media.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

The oval window leads to a fluid-filled chamber that coils around in a structure called the cochlea.

Option B:

The coiled part of the labyrinth is called the cochlea.

Option D:

The eustachian tube connects the middle ear and pharynx.

Final answer: The organ of Corti is located on the basilar membrane.