The part of the cochlear labyrinth where the scala tympani and the scala vestibuli meet. It is the main component of the cochlear apex. The hair cells in this area best detect low frequency sounds. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helicotrema ]
Synonyms: Scarpa's orifice
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- NCIT:C32723
- UMLS:C0229512 (ncithesaurus:Helicotrema)
- Wikipedia:Helicotrema
- FMA:61275
- SCTID:279775003