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inner ear: Media
anatomy
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Why do roller coasters make us feel dizzy?
Learn about equilibrium, which is regulated by the inner ear, and vertigo.
Know how human ears help to perceive and distinguish sounds
The ear is the organ of hearing; it enables the perception of sound.
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distribution of frequencies along the basilar membrane of the cochlea
Model showing the distribution of frequencies along the basilar membrane of the cochlea.
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human ear canal
In human hearing, sound waves enter the outer ear and travel through the external...
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generalized labyrinth of vertebrates
Generalized labyrinth of various vertebrates.
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labyrinth of the inner ear
The two labyrinths of the inner ear. The bony labyrinth is partially cut away to...
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