Table 1.
Species Cochlear | Human | Marmoset | Macaque | Cat | Guinea Pig | Rat | Miniature pig |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Turns | 2.5-3 | 2.84 | 2.75 | 3-3.5 | 4 | 2.2 | 3.5 |
Scala Tympani Length (mm) | 36 | 16.5 | 22 | 23 | 16.2 | 7.2 | 38.58125 |
Animal models for traditional CI include cats, guinea pigs, and other animals with cochlear structures that differ greatly from those of humans (Marc, et al, 2011; Klinke, et al, 1999; Agterberg, et al, 2010; Luke, et al, 2012).