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basilar membrane
basilar membrane The basilar membrane is a membrane in the cochlea that supports the hair cells of the organ of Corti.
The basilar membrane is a membrane in the cochlea that supports the hair cells of the organ of Corti. When sound-driven fluid moves in the cochlea, this membrane is displaced, helping stimulate the hair cells so mechanical sound vibrations are converted into neural activity.