## basilar_travelingwave.jpg

The image is a scientific illustration that appears to be from an educational or medical textbook. It consists of two labeled parts: A and B.

**Part A:** This section shows a detailed diagram of the inner ear, specifically focusing on the cochlea (coiled structure) and the basilar membrane within it. The diagram includes labels such as "base," "basilars membrane," and "apex." There is an inset circle that highlights a cross-section view of the cochlea to show how sound waves travel along the basilar membrane.

**Part B:** This part provides a more detailed, three-dimensional perspective of the inner ear. It shows the cochlea in its entirety, with arrows indicating the direction of movement and pressure variations within it. The diagram also includes labels for "base," "basilars membrane," and "apex." There is an additional inset showing a cross-sectional view of the basilar membrane to illustrate how sound waves create traveling waves on this structure.

The text at the bottom credits the source as Kramer & Brown's 'Audiology: Science to Practice' (1988) with copyright by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The figure is labeled "Figure 5-4-A" and "Figure 5-4-B," indicating it is part of a larger series or chapter discussing auditory mechanisms.

The diagrams are used to explain how sound waves interact with the inner ear, specifically focusing on the movement of the basilar membrane in response to these waves. The text provides additional context for understanding this process.

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