Wave Mechanics of the Vestibular Semicircular Canals.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bpj.2017.08.001
Abstract: The semicircular canals are biomechanical sensors responsible for detecting and encoding angular motion of the head in 3D space. Canal afferent neurons provide essential inputs to neural circuits responsible for representation of self-position/orientation in space,… read more here.
Keywords: vestibular semicircular; wave mechanics; model; mechanics vestibular ... See more keywords
Quantitative analysis of the biomechanical response of semicircular canals and nystagmus under different head positions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heares.2021.108282
Abstract: The semicircular canals (SCCs) in the vestibular system can sense angular motion of the head, which performs a crucial role in maintaining the human's sense of balance. The different spatial orientations of the head affect… read more here.
Keywords: head; cupula shear; shear strain; head positions ... See more keywords
vHIT Testing of Vertical Semicircular Canals With Goggles Yield Different Results Depending on Which Canal Plane Being Tested
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DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.692196
Abstract: Objective: The use of goggles to assess vertical semicircular canal function has become a standard method in vestibular testing, both in clinic and in research, but there are different methods and apparatus in use. The… read more here.
Keywords: vertical semicircular; semicircular canal; function; semicircular canals ... See more keywords
Uneven Effects of Sleep Apnea on Semicircular Canals and Otolithic Organs
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DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.819721
Abstract: Objective This study aimed to explore how obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects the function of each vestibular organ and to identify the correlations among them. Methods A prospective study was conducted involving 32 healthy controls… read more here.
Keywords: semicircular canals; sleep apnea; effects sleep; caloric test ... See more keywords