The semicircular canals or semicircular ducts are three semicircular, interconnected tubes located in the innermost part of each ear. source
The semicircular canals or semicircular ducts are three semicircular, interconnected tubes located in the innermost part of each ear.
The three canals are the horizontal, superior and posterior semicircular canals. source
The three canals are the horizontal, superior and posterior semicircular canals.
The semicircular canals are a component of the bony labyrinth. source
The semicircular canals are a component of the bony labyrinth.
At one end of each of the semicircular canals is a dilated sac called an osseous ampulla which is more than twice the diameter of the canal. source
At one end of each of the semicircular canals is a dilated sac called an osseous ampulla which is more than twice the diameter of the canal.
The anterior and posterior semicircular canals are oriented vertically at right angles to each other. source
The anterior and posterior semicircular canals are oriented vertically at right angles to each other.
The lateral semicircular canal is about a 30-degree angle from the horizontal plane. source
The lateral semicircular canal is about a 30-degree angle from the horizontal plane.
Among species of mammals, the size of the semicircular canals is correlated with their type of locomotion. source
Among species of mammals, the size of the semicircular canals is correlated with their type of locomotion.
The lateral or horizontal canal (external semicircular canal) is the shortest of the three canals. source
The lateral or horizontal canal (external semicircular canal) is the shortest of the three canals.
The superior or anterior semicircular canal is a part of the vestibular system source
The superior or anterior semicircular canal is a part of the vestibular system
The superior or anterior semicircular canal detects rotations of the head in around the lateral axis, or in other words rotation in the sagittal plane. source
The superior or anterior semicircular canal detects rotations of the head in around the lateral axis, or in other words rotation in the sagittal plane.
The superior or anterior semicircular canal is 15 to 20 mm in length. source
The superior or anterior semicircular canal is 15 to 20 mm in length.
The superior or anterior semicircular canal is vertical in direction. source
The superior or anterior semicircular canal is vertical in direction.
The superior or anterior semicircular canal is placed transversely to the long axis of the petrous part of the temporal bone. source
The superior or anterior semicircular canal is placed transversely to the long axis of the petrous part of the temporal bone.
The posterior semicircular canal is a part of the vestibular system detects rotation of the head around a rostral-caudal (anterior-posterior) axis. source
The posterior semicircular canal is a part of the vestibular system detects rotation of the head around a rostral-caudal (anterior-posterior) axis.
The posterior semicircular canal is directed superiorly, as per its nomenclature. source
The posterior semicircular canal is directed superiorly, as per its nomenclature.
The posterior semicircular canal is the longest of the three canals, measuring from 18 to 22 mm. source
The posterior semicircular canal is the longest of the three canals, measuring from 18 to 22 mm.
Findings from a 2009 study demonstrated a critical late role for BMP 2b in the morphogenesis of semicircular canals in the zebrafish inner ear. source
Findings from a 2009 study demonstrated a critical late role for BMP 2b in the morphogenesis of semicircular canals in the zebrafish inner ear.
The semicircular ducts provide sensory input for experiences of rotary movements. source
The semicircular ducts provide sensory input for experiences of rotary movements.
The semicircular ducts are oriented along the pitch, roll, and yaw axes. source
The semicircular ducts are oriented along the pitch, roll, and yaw axes.
