Stereocilia
| Stereocilia | |
|---|---|
Stereocilia of frog inner ear | |
| Identifiers | |
| MeSH | D059547 |
| TH | H1.00.01.1.01013 |
| Anatomical terms of microanatomy | |
Stereocilia (or stereovilli or villi) are non-motile apical cell modifications. They are distinct from cilia and microvilli, but are closely related to microvilli. They form single "finger-like" projections that may be branched, with normal cell membrane characteristics. They contain actin. Stereocilia are found in the vas deferens, the epididymis, and the sensory cells of the inner ear.