Test 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What type of movement does the anterior semicircular canal do?
A
Anterior/posterior movement (nodding head yes)
2
Q
What type of movement does the lateral semicircular canal do
A
Horizontal rotation, spin like a ice skater
3
Q
What type of movement does the posterior semicircularcanal do?
A
Lateral rotation ( cartwheel )
4
Q
What do the utricle & saccule detect?
A
Gravity & angular movements