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A series of interconnected passageways in the temporal bone.

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Bony labyrinth

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A series of interconnected fluid-filled tubes found within the bony labyrinth.

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Membranous labyrinth

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A part of the bony labyrinth resembling a snail shell. It contains the cochlear duct.

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Cochlea

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A part of the membranous labyrinth found within the cochlea. It contains the hearing receptor cells.

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Cochlear duct

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A part of the bony labyrinth containing the saccule and utricle.

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Vestibule

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A pair of membranous sacs found within the vestibule that contain the receptor cells for gravity and linear acceleration.

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Saccule and utricle

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A part of the bony labyrinth containing the semicircular ducts.

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Semicircular canals

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A series of three fluid-filled ducts found within the semicircular canals. They are oriented at right angles to each other on three planes. The receptors in the ducts provide information on the position of the head and body in space, acceleration, and deceleration.

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Semicircular ducts