Term Name: stria vascularis of cochlear duct
Synonyms: psalterial cord, stria vascularis, stria vascularis ductus cochlearis, stria vascularis of cochlea, vascular stria of cochlear duct, vascular stripe of cochlear duct
Definition: The upper portion of the spiral ligament contains numerous capillary loops and small blood vessels, and is termed the stria vascularis. It produces endolymph for the scala media, one of the three fluid-filled compartments of the cochlea. [WP,unvetted].
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0002282]

Relationships
is part of: cochlear duct of membranous labyrinth
has parts: stria vascularis vasculature strial basal cell strial intermediate cell
is a type of: ectoderm-derived structure organ part structure with developmental contribution from neural crest