Methodological aspects of some inner ear vascular techniques.
Modifications of preparation technique assessing cochlear vasculature together with suggestions regarding their applicability to various types of research projects are presented. Detailed information is given regarding the 'soft-surface' dissection and preparation technique along with selected parameters for evaluating the cochlear vasculature. Some basic requirements for any histological technique studying the inner ear blood supply are suggested.
D000818:Animals; D003051:Cochlea / Q000098:blood supply; D003053:Cochlear Duct / Q000098:blood supply; D003287:Contrast Media; D007758:Ear, Inner / Q000098:blood supply*; D006652:Histological Techniques; D006801:Humans; D008858:Microscopy, Phase-Contrast; D012533:Scala Tympani / Q000098:blood supply; D013137:Spiral Lamina / Q000098:blood supply
D003287:Contrast Media