Ultrastructural study of ampulla of mouse inner ear
10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20190807-00498
- VernacularTitle:小鼠内耳壶腹超微结构研究
- Author:
Lijun YANG
1
;
Lijuan LI
;
Tao LIU
;
Yuzhuo ZHANG
;
Liwei WANG
;
Peng SHEN
Author Information
1. 北京市垂杨柳医院耳鼻咽喉科 100022
- Keywords:
Ampulla;
Otoconia;
Microscopy, electron, scanning;
Mice
- From:
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2020;55(5):501-505
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To observe the ultrastructure of the ampulla, and analyze its physiological and pathological significance.Methods:In this study, 20 Kunming mice were used, and scanning electron microscopy was used to observe the ultrastructure of the ampulla of inner ear.Results:Otoconia was found among the cilia bundles of different haircell(intercilla otoconia of ampulla). The cupula was attached to the lateral wall of the ampulla, and easily to be separated; after separated, a kind of slender crystal(surface otoconia of ampulla) could be seen between the cupula and lateral wall of the ampulla, both sides of ampullary crest were covered with slender crystals too. On the canal side of the ampulla wall, there was more particulate matter attached to the wall near the bottom of ampullary crest, partially embedded in the wall, and less on the utricle side of the ampulla wall.Conclusions:The observation of the ultrastructure of the ampulla is helpful for better understanding the physiological functions of the semicircular canals and the ampulla, and better understanding the pathogenesis and solution of some vertigo diseases.
