The Cochlea and Sound Transduction
The Cochlea and Sound Transduction
- The Cochlea -
- Latin for seashell which is what it looks like
- Basilar membrane runs most of the length of the cochlea dividing in the top and bottom.
- The base is right below the oval window where the sound energy enters
- The apex is at the other end.
- Hair Cells are the receptors and run the length of the Basilar Membrane in two sets
- inner 1 row ~ 3500
- outer 3 rows ~20000
- Tectorial Membrane - across top of Hair Cells