The Anterior Portion of the Semicircular Canal Detects Acceleration in Which

question 46

Multiple Choice

The anterior portion of the semicircular canal detects acceleration in which direction?

• A) the rotation of the head from side to side, as in moving the ear toward the shoulder
• B) rotating the head as in saying "no"
• C) linear acceleration in the up and down directions
• D) linear acceleration in the forward and backward directions
• E) moving the head up and down as in saying "yes"

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Definitions:

Circular Runout

A geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) term that refers to the variation of a feature's surface as it is rotated around a datum axis.

Total Runout

The maximum allowable variation in the shape and location of a feature when measured around the entire surface.

Tolerance

The permissible limit or variation in dimensions, typically expressed in plus or minus values, indicating how much deviation from a standard is acceptable.

Circular Runout

A term in mechanical engineering that describes the tolerance of how much one circular element of a part can deviate from a perfect circle as it rotates.