The human ear
Chapter 1
The outer and middle ear
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Chapter 2
The inner ear and the brain
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Chapter 3
The balance system
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Chapter 4
Hearing health and sound limits
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The human ear
Ch 3 · The balance system
Fun Fact
Ear stones: Your inner ear contains hundreds of tiny "ear stones" made of calcium carbonate that help you feel gravity.
Glossary
vestibular system (noun)
The sensory system in the inner ear that registers body orientation and maintains physical equilibrium. In 1824, French physiologist Jean Pierre Flourens first demonstrated its role in physical coordination using pigeons.
The sensory system in the inner ear that registers body orientation and maintains physical equilibrium. In 1824, French physiologist Jean Pierre Flourens first demonstrated its role in physical coordination using pigeons.
Quiz
Which inner ear structures are responsible for detecting rotational head movements?