noun
- a small sac-like structure in the inner ear that helps detect linear acceleration and head position
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- The sacculus contains sensory cells that respond to vertical movements.
- Damage to the sacculus can affect balance and spatial orientation.
- The otoliths in the sacculus help detect changes in head position.
- Both the sacculus and utricle are part of the vestibular system.
- The sacculus is located within the vestibule of the inner ear.