macula of utricle of membranous labyrinth

macula of membranous labyrinth utricle

The neuroepithelial sensory receptor in the inferolateral wall of the utricle; hair cells of the neuroepithelium support the statoconial membrane and have terminal arborizations of vestibular nerve fibers around their bodies; normally sensitive to linear acceleration in the longitudinal axis of the body and to gravitational influences.

Type Nerve
Parent Structure macula
Latin Name macula of membranous labyrinth utricle
FMA ID 74960

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the macula of utricle of membranous labyrinth?
The neuroepithelial sensory receptor in the inferolateral wall of the utricle; hair cells of the neuroepithelium support the statoconial membrane and have terminal arborizations of vestibular nerve fibers around their bodies; normally sensitive to linear acceleration in the longitudinal axis of the
What is the Latin name for the macula of utricle of membranous labyrinth?
The Latin name for the macula of utricle of membranous labyrinth is macula of membranous labyrinth utricle.

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