👉 The term "cochleae" refers to the structure of the inner ear, which is a part of the human skull. It consists of two separate structures that work together to sense and process sound waves. The outer part of the cochlea is called the semicircular canals, which are lined with tiny hair cells. These hair cells receive signals from the auditory nerve, which carries these signals to the brain. The inner ear also has a small canal called the vestibular canal, which