central nervous system

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The part of the internal ear responsible for dynamic balance is:

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1. **Vestibular Apparatus**: Located above the cochlea, it consists of three semicircular canals and the otolith organ (saccule and utricle).
2. **Semicircular Canals**: These contain the **crista ampullaris**, which is the sensory organ for sensing rotational movements and maintaining dynamic balance.
3. **Otolith Organ**: Responsible for maintaining static balance (posture and linear acceleration).
4. **Conclusion**: The semicircular canals are the primary structures for dynamic equilibrium.

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