Scanning electron micrograph of Deiters cells and outer hair cells in guinea pig cochlea. Deiters cells (or phalangeal cells) are a cell type found within the inner ear. They contain both micro-filaments and micro-tubules which run from the basilar membrane to the reticular membrane of the inner ear. This view is looking radially inwards at the outermost row of outer hair cells. Magnification X 5000. Supplied by Dr Spiro Comis, courtesy of Wellcome Images.