Stereocilia

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Stereocilia
Stereocilia of frog inner ear
Identifiers
MeSH	D059547
TH	H1.00.01.1.01013
Anatomical terms of microanatomy [edit on Wikidata]

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.