| Kieli | Käännökset |
|---|---|
| ranska | utricule |
| Monikko | utricles |
(biology) A small cell, sac, or bladder-like protuberance in an animal or plant:
Light green perigynia with dark brown scales (Carex buxbaumii)
(anatomy) The larger of the two fluid-filled cavities forming part of the membranous labyrinth in the vertebrate inner ear (the other being the saccule) and into which the semicircular canals open. It contains hair cells and otoliths which send signals to the brain concerning the orientation of the head.
Components of the inner ear including the utricle