Give the exact location and function of the following:
Tectorial membrane
Location : The TM is located above the spiral limbus and the spiral organ of Corti and extends along the longitudinal length of the cochlea parallel to the BM.
Function : The tectorial membrane partially covers the hair cells in Organ of Corti and vibrate when fluid sound waves hit it.
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