Ampullae
Ampullae
Ampullae (pronunciation: am-puh-lee) is a term used in medicine to refer to a small, flask-like dilatation in a canal or duct, particularly in the semicircular canal of the inner ear. The term is derived from the Latin word 'ampulla', which means a small, nearly round bottle.
Etymology
The term 'ampullae' is derived from the Latin word 'ampulla', which means a small, nearly round bottle. The term was used in ancient Rome to refer to small, flask-like containers used for various purposes. In medicine, the term was adopted to describe similar flask-like structures found in the human body.
Related Terms
- Semicircular canals: These are three tiny, fluid-filled tubes in your inner ear that help you keep your balance.
- Inner ear: The innermost part of the ear, it contains the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals.
- Duct: A duct is a passage with epithelial cells that is used for transportation in the body.
- Canal: A canal is a long, tubular structures in the body capable of carrying some substance from one area to another.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ampullae
- Wikipedia's article - Ampullae
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