-
function but not
descended from a
common structure.
Statoconia (also
called otoconia) are
numerous grains,
often spherical in shape,
between 1 and 50 μm; collectively...
- ear. The
maneuver works by
allowing free-floating particles,
displaced otoconia, from the
affected semicircular canal to be
relocated by
using gravity...
- ear lie
collections of
calcium crystals known as
otoconia or otoliths. In
people with BPPV, the
otoconia are
dislodged from
their usual position within...
-
otolith organs. The hair
cells are
deflected by
structures called otoconia.
Otoconia are
crystals of
calcium carbonate and make the
otolithic membrane...
-
calcium carbonate crystals,
called otoconia, or "ear rocks." As the head is
tilted forward or backward, the
otoconia move the hair
cells in a
similar fashion...
- canals. The
device is
filled with
fluid and a
particle representing the
otoconia (loose hard particles) ****ociated with BPPV. The
device works like a visual...
- is
weighted down with protein-calcium
carbonate granules called otoconia.
These otoconia add to the
weight and
inertia of the
membrane and
enhance the sense...
- "pétrā,"
which means rock, in
reference to
their role in the
formation of
otoconia/otoliths in the
inner ear. The
structure of otopetrin-1 (OTOP1) was predicted...
-
Macula of
utricle illustration of
otolith organs showing detail of utricle,
otoconia, endolymph, cu****, macula, hair cell filaments, and
saccular nerve Details...
- near center.
illustration of
otolith organs showing detail of utricle,
otoconia, endolymph, cu****,
macula of saccule, hair cell filaments, and saccular...
