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saccule

saccule The saccule is a small sac in the inner ear and one of the two otolith organs, alongside the utricle.

The saccule is a small sac in the inner ear and one of the two otolith organs, alongside the utricle. It has a specialized sensory lining that detects changes in linear acceleration.

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