The inner ear is divided into two fluid filled chambers - one inside the other. Figure 3 illustrates the basic organization of both the organs of hearing and balance. The fluid in the two chambers ...

The vestibular system is a network of organs in the inner ears that detects the motions and position of the head. The brain uses this information, along with inputs from the eyes and joints, to ...

In this bustling auditorium, nestled within the balance (vestibular) system of your inner ear, the musicians are not wielding violins or trumpets; instead, they are delicate hair cells and fluid ...

The inner ear cavity proves to be a useful tool for studying the evolutionary relationships ... Urciuoli et al., “The evolution of the vestibular apparatus in apes and humans,” eLife, ...

Vestibular schwannomas, or acoustic neuromas, are noncancerous tumors that develop on the nerve leading from the inner ear to ...

Corresponding eye movements are recorded via ENG/VNG methods to assess inner ear function. Rotational chair examination allows testing at higher frequencies than standard ENG/VNG assessments and ...

This is the most common type of vertigo. It happens because of a problem with your inner ear or the vestibular nerve in your brain. These structures help you stay balanced. One cause of peripheral ...

The University of Montana’s Neural Injury Center is officially leading a nearly $5 million research effort focusing on flying in the U.S. Navy.“That project is ...

"The bony labyrinth of the inner ear of vertebrates houses the peripheral vestibular system comprised of three fluid-filled semicircular canals that are functionally tied to sense of balance ...