| Name: | saccule |
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| Synonyms: | sacculus |
| Definition: | Otolith organ comprised of the macula saccule and sagitta. The lagena is part of the pars inferior. The saccule functions in the detection of sound and movement. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000428] |
| Name: | peripheral region |
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| Synonyms: | |
| Definition: | Anatomical region peripherally located on the body or body part. |
| Ontology: | Spatial Ontology [BSPO:0000127] |