... wird die Basilarmembran selektiv in Schwingungen versetzt."

English translation: the sound wave induces oscillations in specific regions of the basilar

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German term or phrase:... wird die Basilarmembran selektiv in Schwingungen versetzt.\"
English translation:the sound wave induces oscillations in specific regions of the basilar
Entered by: Klaus Hoelzle (X)

09:20 Apr 18, 2012
German to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Biology (-tech,-chem,micro-) / the anatomy of the inner ear
German term or phrase: ... wird die Basilarmembran selektiv in Schwingungen versetzt."
Translation regarding cochlear implants.

The original line says: "Wenn der Schall als Wasserwelle durch die Schnecke wandert, wird die Basilarmembran selektiv in Schwingungen versetzt." And I am definitely not happy with the end of the sentence of my translation (omitted here) "As soon as sound passes through the cochlea like a water wave the basilar membrane ... wird die Basilarmembran selektiv in Schwingungen versetzt." What is the correct translation of 'selektiv in Schwingungen versetzen' in this regard?

What is furthermore the accurate translation of "Es findet also eine Tonhöhenzuordnung bzw. eine Frequenzanalyse statt." Regarding this, I found a lot of tecnical terms not being related to anatomy.
Klaus Hoelzle (X)
Germany
Local time: 02:09
the sound wave induces oscillations in specific regions of the basilar
Explanation:
"Each area of the basilar membrane has a natural frequency or resonant point ... When the basilar membrane is stimulated by sound pressure waves ..."
www.humanneurophysiology.com/soundhearing.htm

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Note added at 18 mins (2012-04-18 09:39:00 GMT)
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sorry, '...specific regions of the basilar membrane.'
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David Tracey, PhD
Local time: 02:09
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Dear David, thank you very much! This answer has been most helpful.
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the sound wave induces oscillations in specific regions of the basilar


Explanation:
"Each area of the basilar membrane has a natural frequency or resonant point ... When the basilar membrane is stimulated by sound pressure waves ..."
www.humanneurophysiology.com/soundhearing.htm

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Note added at 18 mins (2012-04-18 09:39:00 GMT)
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sorry, '...specific regions of the basilar membrane.'

David Tracey, PhD
Local time: 02:09
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 28
Grading comment
Dear David, thank you very much! This answer has been most helpful.

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