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| The Bony Labyrinth |
The bony labyrinth is located within the inner ear and contains the membranous labyrinth, or functional sensory epithelium.
Parts of the bony labyrinth include the vestibule, semicircular canals, cochlea, vestibular aqueduct, and medial cochlear aqueduct. |
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| Vestibule |
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| The vestibule* is the central cavity of the vestibular system, responsible for balance. It contains the otoliths that sense linear movement: the utricle* (horizontal movement), and the saccule* (sagittal/up-down movement). |
 Axial CT image of the vestibule
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 Coronal CT image of the vestibule |
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