Saccule - Wikipedia The saccule (Latin: sacculus) is a bed of sensory cells in the inner ear that detects linear acceleration and head tilting in the vertical plane, and converts these vibrations into electrical impulses to be interpreted by the brain
Saccule (ear) | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia. org The saccule is a small membranous sac, paired with the utricle, within the vestibule of the inner ear It is part of the membranous labyrinth and has an important role in orientation and balance, particularly in vertical tilt 1
Vestibule of the Ear: Anatomy, Function and Treatment The utricle and the saccule are the two otolith organs that make up the vestibule In both the utricle and the saccule, there is sensory epithelium (a type of tissue) and a macula, which is a receptor
Saccule | anatomy | Britannica Each saccule and utricle has a single cluster, or macula, of hair cells located in the vertical and horizontal planes, respectively Resting upon the hair cells is a gelatinous membrane in which are embedded calcareous granules called otoliths
Saccule - anatomy. app The saccule of the membranous labyrinth (or simply saccule, Latin: sacculus) is a part of the balancing apparatus of the inner ear lying within the vestibule The receptors within the saccule respond to movements in the vertical plane The saccule is smaller than the utricle
Saccule - e-Anatomy - IMAIOS The saccule is the smaller of the two vestibular sacs; it is globular in form, and lies in the recessus sphæricus near the opening of the scala vestibuli of the cochlea
Saccule - (Anatomy and Physiology I) - Vocab, Definition . . . The saccule is a small, balloon-like structure located in the inner ear that plays a crucial role in the vestibular system, contributing to our sense of balance and spatial orientation It detects vertical acceleration and head positions relative to gravity