ampullary crest

anatomy

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inner ear function

  • distribution of frequencies along the basilar membrane of the cochlea
    In inner ear: Equilibrium

    …houses a ridge called the ampullary crest (or crista), containing still more hair cells. These cells respond to motion of the endolymph fluid caused by motion of the head in any direction; they transmit signals indicating changes of position through the vestibular nerve.

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