Which of the Following Sensory Organs Is NOT for Balance

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sensory organs is NOT for balance?

• A)cochlea
• B)semicircular canal
• C)utricle
• D)saccule

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Definitions:

Dura Mater

The tough outermost layer of the three membranes (meninges) covering the brain and spinal cord.

Common Fibular Nerve

A nerve of the lower leg and foot that is responsible for the movement and sensation of the upper and lower leg, particularly the lateral and anterior portions.

Tibial Nerve

A branch of the sciatic nerve that passes down the lower leg and is responsible for innervating the muscles of the lower leg and foot.

Sciatic Nerve

The largest nerve in the human body, running from the lower back down through each leg, responsible for movement and sensation.