Vestibular System Flashcards
1
Q
Components of the vestibular system
A
- Semicircular canal
- Otoliths
2
Q
What does the semicircular canal system do?
A
Detects rotational movement
3
Q
What are the three types of semicircular canals?
A
- Horizontal (or lateral)
- Anterior semicircular canal
- Posterior (or inferior)
4
Q
The otolithic organs
A
- Saccule
- Utricle
5
Q
What is nystagmus?
A
- Causes the eyes to look involuntarily from side to side in a rapid, swinging motion
- Sometime cause the eyes to jerk up and down
6
Q
What is Meniere’s disease
A
- A rare disorder that affects the inner ear
- Can cause vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and a feeing of pressure deep inside the ear
