Vertical Movement is Detected by Which Structure

Question

Vertical movement is detected by which structure?
A) ampullary crest of the lateral semicircular canal
B) ampullary crest of the anterior semicircular canal
C) ampullary crest of the posterior semicircular canal
D) macula in the utricle
E) macula in the saccule

Accepted Answer

The macula in the saccule is responsible for detecting vertical movement, as it is oriented vertically in relation to the body's position, allowing it to respond to changes in vertical acceleration and gravity.