A mechanical simulation model of the basilar membrane of the cochlea / 南方医科大学学报

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To establish a mechanical simulation model for studying the relationship between the characteristic frequency and feature location of the basilar membrane of the cochlea.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Macro-mechanical methods were used to simplify the details of the model. With simulation tools, the basilar membrane vibration frequency characteristics were analyzed based on the box model.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The basilar membrane had obvious frequency-selective properties, and the basilar membrane from the stapes was sensitive to high frequencies while the farther membrane was sensitive to low frequencies.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The frequency characteristics of the basilar membrane of the cochlea is mainly a result of the longitudinal variations of the geometric dimensions and material properties and is not related with other structures within the cochlea corti.</p>