Corti Collection

A Meeting of the Conference on the Eastern Question at the Admiralty Palace (Ters-Haneh) Constantinople (engraving)
1059704 A Meeting of the Conference on the Eastern Question at the Admiralty Palace (Ters-Haneh) Constantinople (engraving) by English School

La calza
luciano corti

Digital illustration of Corti organ found in cochlea of human ear

MV Agusta F4 RR
Car Photo Library The Bike Photo Library: MV

Organ of Corti, SEM
Organ of Corti. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) view of the top surface of the organ of Corti in the cochlea of the inner ear

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Amidst the bustling diplomacy of the 19th century Eastern Question at the Admiralty Palace (Ters-Haneh) in Constantinople, a world away, the intricate organ in the human ear was making history. This microscopic marvel, resembling the elegant lines of a MV Agusta F4 RR motorbike, plays a crucial role in our auditory system. In this digital illustration, the organ is depicted in stunning detail, with its hair cells (la calza) sensing sound waves, much like how the tires of an MV Agusta grip the road. Just as the F4 RR's engine roars to life, the organ transforms sound vibrations into electrical signals, allowing us to hear the symphony of life. A testament to the beauty and complexity of nature, these seemingly disparate worlds share an intriguing connection.