Crista ampullaris
System
Sensory (Ear)
SNOMED CT
368953000
Crista ampullaris
Definition
The crista ampullaris is the sensory organ of rotation located in the semicircular canal of the inner ear. The function of the crista ampullaris is to sense angular acceleration and deceleration.
Also known as ampullary crest of semicircular duct — per UBERON
The Crista ampullaris is a part of the Sensory (Ear).