Vestibular Sense

Definition

The vestibular sense provides information about balance and movement regarding our body's position in space through receptors located in inner ear canals filled with fluid.

Related terms

Proprioception:

The sense of the relative position of one's own parts of the body and strength of effort being employed in movement.

Kinesthetic Sense:

The perception of body movements. It involves being able to detect changes in body position and movements without relying on information from the five senses.

Equilibrioception: The sense of balance, it allows an organism to sense whether it is falling, how fast it is falling, and which way is down.