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Modelling Three-dimensional Cochlear Micromechanics within the Guinea Pig Organ of Corti.
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AIP Conference Proceedings . 2018, Vol. 1965 Issue 1, p1-7. 7p. 2 Diagrams, 1 Chart, 3 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- The active amplification process in the mammalian cochlea depends on a complex interaction between cells within the organ of Corti. A three-dimensional (3D) model was developed using the finite element method based on anatomy for the apical end in the guinea pig cochlea, which is comprised of 3D discrete hair cells, 3D continuous membranes and fluid. The basilar membrane, tectorial membrane and the reticular lamina are modelled with orthotropic materials. The Y-shape structures formed by the outer hair cell (OHC), the Deiters' cell and Deiters' cell phalangeal process are also included to account for the structural longitudinal coupling. The motion within the organ of Corti was first simulated in response to a pressure difference loading on the basilar membrane, in order to calculate the passive vibration pattern. Then, the outer hair cells somatic electromotility was implemented by applying a voltage across the OHC walls to investigate its contribution to membranes motion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0094243X
- Volume :
- 1965
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- AIP Conference Proceedings
- Publication Type :
- Conference
- Accession number :
- 129960233
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5038525