Saccule (Noun)
Meaning
A small sac or pouch (especially the smaller chamber of the membranous labyrinth).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The saccule is a small sac in the inner ear that helps to detect movement and maintain balance.
- Damage to the saccule can cause problems with balance and equilibrium.
- The saccule is filled with a fluid called endolymph, which helps to stimulate the sensory hair cells.
- The saccule and utricle work together to detect linear acceleration and deceleration.
- In the inner ear, the saccule is located in the vestibule, a small chamber that connects to the three semicircular canals.