👉 The term "cochlear" refers to a complex organ in the human body that is responsible for hearing and sense of balance. It consists of two main parts: the outer part (the eardrum) and the inner part (the cochlea). The outer part, also known as the tympanic membrane, is composed of three layers of cells called hair cells, which are specialized to detect sound waves. The inner part, also known as the cochlea, is a hollow chamber located in