Yes. The base of the hair cells is on the flexible basilar membrane, and the tips of (most) of the hair cells are actually imbedded in the more rigid tectorial membrane, the cilia must bend when the basilar membrane is distorted. Michael T. Scoles, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology & Counseling University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR 72035 501-450-5418
>>> Ken Steele [EMAIL PROTECTED]> 9/6/2007 9:42 AM >> Is it true that under ordinary hearing conditions the bending of the stereocilia is caused by direct contact with the tectorial membrane? ---
