Vestibular System Anatomy Quiz

• The vestibular system is located within the inner ear.
• Laterally, the vestibular system is bordered by the middle ear and medially, lies adjacent to the temporal bone.
• The vestibular system consists of three parts: peripheral apparatus, central processors, and motor output.
• The peripheral vestibular system helps to accomplish tasks by detecting motion and position of the head in space.
• The membranous labyrinth is suspended within the bony labyrinth by perilymphatic fluid and supportive connective tissue.
• Hair cells are located in each ampulla and otolith organ and are biological sensors that convert displacement due to head motion into neural firing.

Test your knowledge of the anatomy and function of the vestibular system located in the inner ear. Explore the peripheral apparatus, central processors, and motor output of the vestibular system, as well as the role of hair cells in detecting head motion.