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Semicircular canals

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Anatomy and Physiology I

Definition

The semicircular canals are three fluid-filled tubes located in the inner ear, crucial for maintaining balance and spatial orientation. They detect rotational movements of the head and help coordinate balance by sending signals to the brain.

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