basilar membrane
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of basilar membrane
First recorded in 1865–70
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The organs of Corti lie on top of the basilar membrane, which is the side of the cochlear duct located between the organs of Corti and the scala tympani.
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Figure 14.10 Frequency Coding in the Cochlea The standing sound wave generated in the cochlea by the movement of the oval window deflects the basilar membrane on the basis of the frequency of sound.
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As stated above, a given region of the basilar membrane will only move if the incoming sound is at a specific frequency.
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Protein fibers tether adjacent hairs together within each array, such that the array will bend in response to movements of the basilar membrane.
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The rods of Corti are thought to act as dampers on the basilar membrane, to prevent the continuance of vibrations when once they are started.
From Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Walters, Francis M.
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