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vestibular apparatus [və′stib·yə·lər ′ap·ə‚rad·əs] (anatomy) The anatomical structures concerned with the vestibular portion of the eighth cranial nerve; includes the saccule, utricle, semicircular canals, vestibular nerve, and vestibular nuclei of the ear. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The peripheral vestibular system lies within the inner ear and is made up of 5 sensory organs. The vestibular portion of the inner ear remains to a large degree a mysterious "black box" for most clinicians. An organ in our inner ear, the labyrinth, is an important part of our vestibular (balance) system. |
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