MeSH definition : Two membranous sacs within the vestibular labyrinth of the INNER EAR. The saccule
communicates with COCHLEAR DUCT through the ductus reuniens, and communicates with
utricle through the utriculosaccular duct from which the ENDOLYMPHATIC DUCT arises.
The utricle and saccule have sensory areas (acoustic maculae) which are innervated
by the VESTIBULAR NERVE.;
Two membranous sacs within the vestibular labyrinth of the INNER EAR. The saccule
communicates with COCHLEAR DUCT through the ductus reuniens, and communicates with
utricle through the utriculosaccular duct from which the ENDOLYMPHATIC DUCT arises.
The utricle and saccule have sensory areas (acoustic maculae) which are innervated
by the VESTIBULAR NERVE.