Front view of the inner ear metal ornament

The ear Copyright: MedicalRF.com The inner ear is the innermost part of the vertebrate ear . In mammals , it consists of the bony labyrinth, a hollow cavity in the temporal bone of the skull with a system of passages comprising two main functional parts: The inner ear is found in all vertebrates, with substantial variations in form and function. The inner ear is innervated by the eighth cranial nerve in all vertebrates. This page is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, anyone associated with the topic.