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Which part of the human ear gives ‘Static balance’ to the body?
Which parts of the ear are responsible for static equilibrium?
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Solution
The utricle and saccule of the vestibular system (part of the inner ear) are in charge of static balance. They detect linear movements and the position of the head relative to gravity, showing whether you are upright, slanted, or lying down.
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