<P> The macula of the utricle , or utricular macula is the region of the utricle that receives the utricular filaments of the vestibulocochlear nerve . The portion of the utricle that forms the macula forms a sort of pouch or cul - de-sac , with a thickened floor and anterior wall . The macula of utricle allows a person to perceive changes in longitudinal acceleration ( in horizontal directions only ) . </P>
<P> The macula of the utricle , or utricular macula is the region of the utricle that receives the utricular filaments of the vestibulocochlear nerve . The portion of the utricle that forms the macula forms a sort of pouch or cul - de-sac , with a thickened floor and anterior wall . The macula of utricle allows a person to perceive changes in longitudinal acceleration ( in horizontal directions only ) . </P>
the macula is the sensory organ that responds to
the macula is the sensory organ that responds to
changes in longitudinal acceleration ( in horizontal directions only )
changes in longitudinal acceleration ( in horizontal directions only )