Utricle (Noun)
Meaning
A small pouch into which the semicircular canals open.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The utricle, a component of the inner ear, helps in maintaining balance by detecting linear movements and gravitational changes.
- Studies of the human ear reveal the importance of the utricle and saccule in sensing movements of the head and aiding balance.
- A patient experiencing problems with the utricle in the inner ear might suffer from equilibrium-related disorders or vestibular problems.
- Proper functioning of the utricle, working together with other vestibular structures, enables a person to keep balance in daily life activities.
- Located in the inner ear, the utricle along with other balance organs detects gravitational and motion cues.