Semicircular Canal

As a dilated portion of a canal or duct, it is the semicircular canal of the ear

The crista ampullaris that does not function will also affect the function semicircular canal of the inner ear. This is because the crista ampullaris is located in the semicircular ear canal. It senses angular acceleration and deceleration.

The semicircular canal is found in the inner ear and is responsible for individuals being able to keep their balance. There is a sort of bulbous structure at the end of the semicircular canal called the ampulla which is where the receptors of equilibrium are located.

Semicircular Canal