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  • Title: The interglobular spaces in the endochondral layer of the osseous labyrinth. Comparative anatomical study.
    Author: Rauchfuss A.
    Journal: Acta Anat (Basel); 1980; 107(4):389-98. PubMed ID: 6773289.
    Abstract:
    The endochondral layer of the osseous labyrinth in the rat, golden hamster, mouse, guinea pig, pig, rabbit, cat, dog and monkey was studied and compared with that of man. (1) With the exception of the mouse and golden hamster, interglobular spaces were found. (2) In all species but the rat, the interglobular spaces contain acid mucopolysaccharides. An analogy between these structures and the 'basophilic islands' (basophile Inseln) is discussed. (3) Extension, arrangement, direction, occurrence and frequency of interglobular spaces vary within each species so that no constant relations could be found, which are also lacking in man. Possible reasons for the persistence throughout life of interglobular spaces in the osseous labyrinth of man and some mammals are discussed.
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