tectorial membrane
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of tectorial membrane
C19: tectorial , from Latin tectōrium a covering, from tegere to cover
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When sound waves produce fluid waves inside the cochlea, the basilar membrane flexes, bending the stereocilia that attach to the tectorial membrane.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
In contrast, low frequency sounds have large wavelengths, and will travel further through the scala vestibuli before “hitting” the tectorial membrane near the apex of the cochlea.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
These vibrations deflect the membrane on which the Organ of Corti is located, causing the three rows of outer hair cells to “rub” against the overhanging tectorial membrane.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
Because the tectorial membrane only moves where the basilar membrane moves, the hair cells in this region will also only respond to sounds of this specific frequency.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
When the pressure waves from the scala move the basilar membrane, the tectorial membrane slides across the stereocilia.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
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