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Science 11 May 1979:
Vol. 204. no. 4393, pp. 639 - 641
DOI: 10.1126/science.432671
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Science, Vol 204, Issue 4393, 639-641
Copyright © 1979 by American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Tectorial membrane: a possible effect on frequency analysis in the cochlea

JJ Zwislocki and EJ Kletsky

Mathematical analysis and computer and network simulations of the cochlea show that, given appropriate values of specific physical constants, radial shear motion between the tectorial membrane and the reticular lamina may provide the sharpening of frequency analysis observed in cochlear nerve fibers in comparison with the mechanical amplitude distribution on the basilar membrane. According to the analysis, the sharpening occurs through an interaction of the longitudinal mechanical propagation constant of the tectorial membrane with the wavelength on the basilar membrane.


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