In the inner ear of vertebrates, the balance system consists of three semicircular canals that contain fluid and sensory hair cells that
detect movement of the head.
Not exact matches
Scientists suspected that the cheetah might also rely on a specialized vestibular system, the part
of the inner ear that
detects head movements and helps animals maintain their gaze and posture.
Within Studio 2, sensors
detect human activity, such as a change in the position
of an occupant
of the room, speech, gesture, and
head movement.
Eyes Prairie dogs» eyes, which are positioned on the sides
of the
head, appear to be adapted for
detecting movement over a wide arc; this allows the detection
of predators with greater success.