bony labyrinth

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bony labyrinth - cavity in the petrous part of the temporal bone that contains the membranous labyrinth

osseous labyrinth

anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure - a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing; "he has good bone structure"

inner ear, internal ear, labyrinth - a complex system of interconnecting cavities; concerned with hearing and equilibrium

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