Hair Cells, Ampulla
Synonyms
Ampulla Hair Cell
Ampulla Hair Cells
Ampullary Hair Cell
Ampullary Hair Cells
Hair Cell, Ampulla
Hair Cell, Ampullary
Hair Cells, Ampullary
Sensory cells in the ampullary crest of each of the semicircular ducts, with their apical STEREOCILIA embedded in a wedge-shaped gelatinous cupula. These hair cells sense the movement of ENDOLYMPH resulting from angular acceleration of the head, and send signals via the VESTIBULAR NERVE to the brain to maintain balance.
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