The sensory apparatus supported by the basilar membrane and containing cochlear hair cells. Their mechanotransduction helps convert vibration into auditory signals.
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The Organ of Corti is a specialized structure located within the cochlea of the inner ear and is critical for hearing. It contains sensory hair cells, which are the primary receptors for sound. The Organ of Corti sits on the basilar membrane, and its hair cells are topped with delicate stereocilia that move in response to sound waves traveling through the fluid of the cochlea.