Movement of the basilar membrane farthest away from the oval window is maximal for a

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The movement of the basilar membrane is greatest at the apex (farthest away from the oval window) for very low pitch sounds. As the pitch increases, the area of the basilar membrane that responds maximally to the sound moves towards the base (closer to the oval window). Therefore, for higher pitch sounds, the movement of the basilar membrane is greatest closer to the oval window.

Movement of the Basilar Membrane Farthest Away from the Oval