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Franz Joseph Gall Asserted That the Size of Bumps or Indentations

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Franz Joseph Gall asserted that the size of bumps or indentations on the skull reflected the size of the brain regions beneath and thus indicated personality traits.


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Utricle

A part of the inner ear involved in sensing linear accelerations and head-tilt positions relative to gravity.

Saccule

A small, bed-like structure in the vestibular system of the inner ear, contributing to the sense of balance.

Maculae

Specialized structures in the inner ear responsible for detecting linear acceleration and head position relative to gravity.

Vestibule

An entrance or enclosed area leading to other spaces; in anatomy, it refers to spaces within the inner ear and other organs.

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