vestibular sense Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
what is vestibular sense
A
ability to maintain balance and posture
2
Q
what are some examples of vestibular sense
A
moving smoothly
sense of balance
sitting/standing upright
3
Q
vestibular sense structures + location
A
utricle saccule
3 semicircular canals - horizontal, posterior and superior
nest to cochlea
4
Q
what do the vestibular organs do/have
A
respond to moment of head + gravitational forces
fluid filled with hair cells
5
Q
what do the hair cells do
A
when stimulated, they send signals to brain via the vestibular nerve
6
Q
proprioception vs vestibular sense
A
proprioception is body awareness while vestibular is the ability to maintain balance and coordination
7
Q
why does vestibular sense matter
A
5-10% of plane crashes happen from spatial disorientation
