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Neuroanatomy Part IV
ear, facial nerve, trigeminal, eyes
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Graduate
02/12/2009
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Term
Crista Ampullaris
 Definition
ridge of specialized tissue
Semicircular ducts
Senses changes in the speed of angular movement of the head
Term
Macula
 Definition
special epithelium on utricle and saccule

detects gravity and linear movement
Term
Organ of Corti
 Definition
Rests on basilar membrane within the cochlear duct

Composed of inner hair cells (single row) and outer hair cells (multiple rows)-no kinocilia

pillar cells: modified phalangeal cells


Fuctions as a sound receptor
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