Title :
The bullfrog´s sacculus is structurally tuned: a finite-element analysis
Author :
Benser, Michael E. ; Chuong, C. J Charles
Author_Institution :
Center for Basic Neurosci. Res., Texas Univ., Dallas, TX, USA
Abstract :
The authors constructed a finite-element model of the bullfrog´s sacculus. Hair-bundle elements were modeled as elastic beams extending between a ground plane and an elastic, massive membrane representing the overlying accessory structure. The authors´ results reveal that the structure of the bullfrog´s sacculus is tuned, conferring to the organ sensitivity and frequency discrimination
Keywords :
biomembranes; cellular biophysics; finite element analysis; mechanoception; physiological models; bullfrog´s sacculus; elastic beams; elastic massive membrane; finite-element model; frequency discrimination; ground plane; hair-bundle elements; organ sensitivity; overlying accessory structure; structural tuning; Acceleration; Biomembranes; Finite element methods; Force measurement; Frequency; Hair; Head; Neuroscience; Shape; Springs;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1995., IEEE 17th Annual Conference
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2475-7
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1995.579767
