Figure 1A: Spiral ganglion prior to LMD. 

Figure 1B: Spiral ganglion following removal of a single spiral ganglion cell.

Figure 2A: Modiolus with the spiral ganglion prior to LMD.

Figure 2B: Modiolus following partial removal of the spiral ganglion tissue.

Figure 3A: Cochlear duct prior to LMD.

Figure 3B: Cochlear duct following removal of the organ of Corti.

Figure 4A: Lateral cochlear wall
prior to LMD.

Figure 4B: Lateral cochlear wall following stria vascularis removal.

Figure 4C: Stria vascularis visualized in collection cap following LMD.

Figure 5A: Cochlear duct with
the spiral ligament intact.

Figure 5B: Cochlear duct following LMD removal of the spiral ligament.  The organ of Corti and stria vascularis have also been removed.