Term Name: semicircular canal
Synonyms: scc, semicircular canals, semicircular duct
Definition: Fluid-filled semicircular tubes, arranged orthogonally to each other in the inner ear. Each canal is associated with a crista that detects angular accelerations. (See Anatomical Atlas entry for semicircular canals by T. Whitfield.)
Appears at: Pharyngula:High-pec (42.0h-48.0h)
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000431]

Relationships
is part of: pars superior ear
has parts: pillar of the semicircular canal
is a type of: anatomical conduit
has subtype: anterior semicircular canal lateral semicircular canal posterior semicircular canal

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