Crossword-Solution: MODIOLUS
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Modiolus | n. | The central column in the osseous cochlea of the ear. |
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| central bony pillar of the cochlea | 1 answer |
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Sentences with MODIOLUS (5)
Among the Acephala are to be named a large _Cardium_, also found on the Californian coast; _Modiolus_, two species; _Mytilus_; _Mya_, two species; and _Teredo palmulatus_: the latter, which is brought here by the ships, is very mischievous in the harbour, and attains to the length of two feet.
The modiolus is large near its base, where it corresponds with the first turn of the cochlea, and diminishes in diameter toward its extremity.
But what does he say to the _habitat_ of the _Mytilus modiolus_, which the Mousehunt goes {478} to the _shore_ to feed upon.
Projecting from the modiolus is a horizontal plate which runs round it from base to apex like a spiral staircase; this is known as the lamina spiralis, and it stretches nearly half-way across the canal of the cochlea.
The modiolus is pierced by canals which transmit branches of the auditory nerve to the lamina spiralis.