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Internal ear
Auris interna
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The internal ear (inner ear) is the innermost part of the vertebrate ear.
In vertebrates, the inner ear is mainly responsible for sound detection and balance.
In mammals, it consists of the bony labyrinth, a hollow cavity in the temporal bone of the skull with a system of passages comprising two main functional parts:
The cochlea, dedicated to hearing; converting sound pressure patterns from the outer ear into electrochemical impulses which are passed on to the brain via the auditory nerve.
The vestibular system, dedicated to balanceThe inner ear is found in all vertebrates, with substantial variations in form and function.
The inner ear is innervated by the eighth cranial nerve in all vertebrates.
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Names
- Latin
- Auris interna
- English
- Internal ear
- French
- Oreille interne
- Spanish
- Oído interno
- Portuguese
- Orelha interna