Swellings in the semicircular canals are called

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Swellings in the semicircular canals are called ampullae. Otoliths are tiny calcium carbonate crystals found in the utricle and saccule of the inner ear. Maculae are sensory patch of hair cells and supporting cells in the utricle and saccule that detect linear acceleration and head position relative to the ground. Spiral organs are sensory receptors in the cochlea of the inner ear for hearing. Basilar membranes are thin strips of tissue within the cochlea that contain sensory receptors for sound.

Swellings in the Semicircular Canals Are Called