Determination of the mechanical parameters of the cupulo-endolymphatic system from its anatomical characteristics
Krut'ko, V.N.
Kosmicheskaia Biologiia i Aviakosmicheskaia Meditsina 9(4): 14-19
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0321-5040 PMID: 1207005 Document Number: 91504
The relationships which allow measurements of the mechanical parameters of semicircular canals, i.e. time constants and sensitivity to the angular velocity, from their anatomical characteristics have been established. The sensitivity varies in different animal species and in different canals of the same animal. This should be taken into consideration in the experimental studies of the function of semi-circular canals of animals and humans.