uThe
Cochlea -
lLatin
for seashell which is what it looks like
lBasilar
membrane runs most of the length of the cochlea dividing in the top and
bottom.
uThe base is right below the oval window where the sound energy
enters
uThe
apex is at the other end.
lHair
Cells are the receptors and run the length of the Basilar Membrane in two
sets
uinner
1 row ~ 3500
uouter
3 rows ~20000
lTectorial
Membrane - across top of Hair Cells