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Vestibulo-ocular reflex
When we turn our head, our eyes automatically move in the opposite direction. This reflex ensures that a stable image is formed on the retina even when the head moves quickly. This is made possible by the connection between the semicircular canals of the vestibular system and the nerve nuclei of the eye muscles in the brain stem.
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Vestibular system
The vestibular system is part of the inner ear. Its sensors are located in the semicircular canals. As part of the balance system, it detects circular movements (rotations), acceleration, and gravity.
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