Abstract: Objective To establish a mechanical simulation model for studying the relationship between the characteristic
frequency and feature location of the basilar membrane of the cochlea. Methods Macro-mechanical methods were used to
simplify the details of the model. With simulation tools, the basilar membrane vibration frequency characteristics were
analyzed based on the box model. Results The basilar membrane had obvious frequency-selective properties, and the basilar
membrane from the stapes was sensitive to high frequencies while the farther membrane was sensitive to low frequencies.
Conclusion The frequency characteristics of the basilar membrane of the cochlea is mainly a result of the longitudinal
variations of the geometric dimensions and material properties and is not related with other structures within the cochlea corti.