Evolution of the cochlea Evolution of the cochlea Cochlea is Latin for “snail, shell or screw” and originates from the Greek word κοχλίας "kohlias". The modern definition, the auditory portion of the inner ear, originated in the late 17th century. Within the mammalian cochlea exists the organ of Corti, which contains hair cells that are responsible for translating the vibrations it receives from surrounding fluid-filled ducts into electrical impulses that are sent to the brain to process sound. This spiral-shaped cochlea is estimated to have originated during the early Cretaceous Period, around 120 million years ago. Further, the auditory innervation of the spiral-shaped cochlea
Where the Dream Takes You the film's end credits in order to adhere to tradition. Disney hired Mýa to record a pop song for the "Atlantis" soundtrack because of the studio and singer's shared business relationship with A&M/Interscope Records. A downtempo pop and R&B ballad, "Where the Dream Takes You" is an inspirational song about following one's heart and self-discovery, alluding to the film's central plot about a young adventurer searching for the lost city of Atlantis. Both Warren and Howard collaborated on the song's melody, which borrows from Howard's own orchestral score, while Warren wrote the lyrics. "Where the Dream Takes You" is the