Velocirapture [Vestibular System]

Motion sickness on a pre-apocalyptic cruise prompted Ruka to reflect extensively on the vestibular system. She talks with Libby about this sixth sense and how it affects the body’s balance, movement, and vision.

Key Words

acceleration, ampulla, aspartate, cochlea, cranial nerve VIII, crista, cupula, endolymph, glutamate, hair cell, macula, motion sickness, myelin, otoconia, otolithic membrane, saccade, saccule, semicircular canal, stereocilia, utricle, velocity, vestibular labyrinth, vestibular, vestibulo-ocular reflex, vestibulocochlear nerve

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Reference

• Textbooks
• • Vander’s Human Physiology, 13th Edition

• • Fundamental Neuroscience for Basic and Clinical Applications, Haines, 3rd Edition
• Encyclopedia page on inner ear - shows the image Ruka references: https://www.britannica.com/science/ear/Inner-ear#ref531803

Related Podcast Episode

Early Bird Science Episode 6: Self-Driving Cars and Motion Sickness

Music

Bushwick Tarantella by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300002

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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This podcast is for entertainment and education only. Neither of the hosts is a medical doctor, and nothing they say is medical advice. Please consult with your physician before making decisions about your health.