The three semicircular canals—the anterior, lateral, and posterior—are filled with fluid that remains in position as you move your head. Each one provides specific information about body ...

Higuchi et al. (2018) Reference: Inner ear development in cyclostomes and the evolution of vertebrate semicircular canals. Nature . doi: 10.1038/s41586-018-0782-y Journal ...

The difference between the jawed and lawless fish is the presence of the common crus, a structure that connects the anterior and posterior canals in jawed vertebrates. The current study could not ...

Scientists found the inner ear of modern cheetahs boasts greater volume that the inner ear of other modern felines. Their anterior and posterior semicircular canals are both longer.

If the doctor notes that your vertigo is triggered by the maneuver, it’s likely that you have BPPV affecting your posterior ear canal on the right, left, or both sides.