DocumentCode
3401351
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
Volume
2
fYear
1995
fDate
20-23 Sep 1995
Firstpage
1441
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1995., IEEE 17th Annual Conference
Conference_Location
Montreal, Que.
Print_ISBN
0-7803-2475-7
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/IEMBS.1995.579767
Filename
579767
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