Inner ear
Medical term · I
The deepest part of the ear, consisting of the cochlea and the labyrinth.
Related terms
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LabyrinthThe inner ear. It contains the cochlea, which is responsible for hearing, as well as structures that are needed for balance.
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CochleaPart of the ear that converts sound into electrical signals that the brain interprets as a particular sound.
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Auditory nerveA nerve in the inner ear that transmits information about sound to the brain.
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Cochlear implantA small electronic device that is implanted in the inner ear to restore some hearing to a deaf person.