Figure 9.

SEM analysis of Hensen’s cell adaptations. (A) Surface view of the organ of Corti in a region where the residual reticular lamina is present indicated by a lightly colored region pointed out by arrows. Hensen’s cells are located lateral to the residual reticular lamina. (B) Surface view of the organ of Corti in a region where the residual reticular lamina is absent. Hensen’s cells expand to maintain the continuity of the cochlear surface structure. It is important to note that identifying cell types using SEM in this region remains challenging.