Utricle vs. Saccule

Utriclenoun

(biology) A small cell, sac, or bladder-like protuberance in an animal or plant:

Utriclenoun

(anatomy) The larger of the two fluid-filled cavities forming part of the membranous labyrinth in the vertebrate inner ear (the other being the saccule) and into which the semicircular canals open. It contains hair cells and otoliths which send signals to the brain concerning the orientation of the head.

Utriclenoun

(anatomy) prostatic utricle

Utriclenoun

(botany) A dry indehiscent one-seeded fruit with thin membranous pericarp, similar to an achene and found in the beet and dock plants.

Utriclenoun

A little sac or vesicle, as the air cell of fucus, or seaweed.

Utriclenoun

A microscopic cell in the structure of an egg, animal, or plant.

Utriclenoun

A small, thin-walled, one-seeded fruit, as of goosefoot.

Utriclenoun

A utriculus.

Utriclenoun

a small pouch into which the semicircular canals open

Sacculenoun

A small sac, pouch, or cyst.

Sacculenoun

(anatomy) The smaller of the two fluid-filled sacs forming part of the labyrinth of the inner ear (the other being the utricle). It contains a region of hair cells and otoliths which send signals to the brain concerning the orientation of the head.

Sacculenoun

A little sac; specifically, the sacculus of the ear.

Sacculenoun

a small sac or pouch (especially the smaller chamber of the membranous labyrinth)

Saccule

The saccule is a bed of sensory cells in the inner ear. It translates head movements into neural impulses for the brain to interpret.