The ________ is a bony structure located between the cochlea and the three semicircular canals.

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The vestibule is a bony structure located between the cochlea and the three semicircular canals in the inner ear. It contains the utricle and saccule, which are responsible for detecting linear motion and changes in head position. The auricle, also known as the pinna, refers to the outer visible part of the ear. Therefore, choices A) and C) are incorrect. Choice D) saccule is part of the vestibule, but not the entire vestibule itself. Therefore, the best choice is B) vestibule.

The ________ Is a Bony Structure Located Between the Cochlea