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B. Migrating wave in cochlea: maximum amplitude and 3-D topography snapshot

Distortion of endolymph-filled
cochlear duct
Envelope curve
+
0
– Conduction of Sound, Sound Sensors II

1 2 3
Distance from stapes (cm))
C. Frequency imaging in cochlea
700Hz 3000Hz
Oval tone Round tone
window window
Plate 12.29
1 1

2 2
3 3
Helicotrema cm
Cochlea Cochlea
(unrolled) (unrolled)
D. Stimulation of hair cells by membrane deformation
1 2
Cochlear Reissner’s membrane
duct Tectorial membrane
Scala vestibuli
Scala media
Scala tympani

3 4
Cochlear amplification Sensor potential
Tectorial
membrane

Basilar
Outer membrane Inner
hair cells hair cells 367
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