Otic vesicle Otic vesicle Otic vesicle, or auditory vesicle, consists of either of the two sac-like invaginations formed and subsequently closed off during embryonic development. It is part of the neural ectoderm, which will develop into the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear. This labyrinth is a continuous epithelium, giving rise to the vestibular system and auditory components of the inner ear. During the earlier stages of embryogenesis, the otic placode invaginates to produce the otic cup. Thereafter, the otic cup closes off, creating the otic vesicle. Once formed, the otic vesicle will reside next to the neural tube medially, and on
Basic Human Anatomy Basic Human Anatomy "Basic Human Anatomy" is the eleventh episode of the fourth season of the NBC sitcom "Community", which originally aired on April 25, 2013. In this episode, Troy and Abed switch bodies - an homage to "Freaky Friday" - while the valedictorian race between Annie and Shirley sees the pair team up to take down Leonard who is currently #1 in the class. The episode was written by Jim Rash, and directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller. The group has to creatively present any moment from history as part of their final history project. Annie proposes a series of banners