The maintenance of static equilibrium with the head in a near vertical position is achieved by which of the following?
A)Cristae ampullaris
B)Cupula
C)Maculae
D)Organ of Corti

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Maculae within the utricle and saccule of the inner ear sense changes in linear acceleration and head position, maintaining static equilibrium when the head is in a near vertical position. Cristae ampullaris and cupula are involved in detecting changes in rotational acceleration and head movement. The Organ of Corti is responsible for detecting sound waves.

The Maintenance of Static Equilibrium with the Head in a near Vertical