Semicircular canals

Utricle

Saccule

Ampulla

Cupula

Otolith

Vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR)

Lateral-line system

Vestibular nuclei

Motion sickness

Vestibular Nerve

Interaction of Vestibular System with Proprioception and Kinesthesia

A figure skater completes a fast spin and then stops suddenly. For a few seconds, they experience a strong sensation of dizziness and find it difficult to maintain their balance, feeling as if they are still rotating. Which statement best explains the physiological reason for this sensation?

Patient Symptom Analysis

Vestibular Hair Cells

Interaction of Vestibular System with Proprioception and Kinesthesia

Imagine you are asked to close your eyes and then touch the tip of your nose with your index finger. The ability to know where your finger is in relation to your nose without seeing it is primarily due to which sensory perception?

Interaction of Vestibular System with Proprioception and Kinesthesia

A skilled basketball player is able to shoot a free throw with their eyes closed. They can feel the exact motion of their arms and wrists to judge the power and arc of the shot. Which sense is primarily responsible for this ability to perceive the body's own movement?

A dancer is able to execute a complex series of movements, like a spin followed by a leap, without having to visually check the position of their arms and legs at every moment. This ability to sense the motion of their limbs through space relies primarily on which of the following?