Vestibular Apparatus (Noun)
Meaning
Organs mediating the labyrinthine sense; concerned with equilibrium.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Damage to the vestibular apparatus can cause individuals to experience severe balance and dizziness issues.
- The vestibular apparatus in the inner ear consists of three semicircular canals and the otolith organs.
- Disorders affecting the vestibular apparatus often result in complications with movement and balance.
- Stimulation of the vestibular apparatus occurs as the sensory hair cells in the inner ear move in response to acceleration.
- The vestibular apparatus is essential in helping the brain to understand our spatial orientation in relation to the environment.