otolithic organs


otolithic organs

the utricle and saccule of the inner ear that possess otoliths and respond to linear acceleration and deceleration, including gravity.

o·to·lith·ic or·gans

(ō'to-lith'ik ōr'gănz) The utricle and saccule of the inner ear that possess otoliths and respond to linear acceleration and deceleration, including gravity.