inner ear

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Synonyms 1.1.2 See also 1.1.3 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Noun

inner ear (plural inner ears)

1. (anatomy) The portion of the ear located within the temporal bone which includes the semicircular canals, vestibule, and cochlea and is responsible for hearing and balance.

[edit] Synonyms

• auris interna
• internal ear
• labyrinth

[edit] See also

• middle ear
• outer ear

[edit] Translations