pubmed-article:20802334 | pubmed:abstractText | For the perception of sound, acoustic signals need to be encoded into a neuronal code. This takes place at the inner hair cells of the organ of Corti and the afferent fibres of the auditory nerve. We will review the current knowledge of the anatomy and function of these elements as well as their connection - formed by the afferent inner hair cell synapse. | lld:pubmed |