Term Name: crista ampullaris
Synonyms: ampullary crest, ampullary crest of semicircular duct, cristae ampullares
Definition: The crista ampullaris is the sensory organ of rotation located in the semicircular canal of the inner ear. The function of the crista ampullaris is to sense angular acceleration and deceleration.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0004721]

Relationships
is part of: semicircular canal ampulla
has parts: crista ampullaris neuroepithelium
is a type of: ectoderm-derived structure sense organ structure with developmental contribution from neural crest