Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Equilibrium and Balance

Equilibrium and Balance

The inner ear assumes dual functionalities of auditory perception and equilibrium maintenance. The vestibule is the organ responsible for balance. This organ contains mechanoreceptors, specifically hair cells, endowed with stereocilia, which aid in deciphering information regarding the position and motion of our heads. Two intrinsic components, the utricle and saccule, help perceive head position, while the semicircular canals track head movement. Neurological messages initiated in the...

The Vestibular System

The Vestibular System

The vestibular system is a set of inner ear structures that provide a sense of balance and spatial orientation. This system is comprised of structures within the labyrinth of the inner ear, including the cochlea and two otolith organs—the utricle and saccule. The labyrinth also contains three semicircular canals—superior, posterior, and horizontal—that are oriented on different planes.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Analysis and application of microbiota in fermentation pit muds used for Chinese strong-flavor liquor production.

AMB Express·2026

Same author

A Novel Fibrosis-Integrated Nomogram for Predicting Survival in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients with Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Cancer management and research·2026

Same author

Expression of concern: "Protective effects of propofol against whole cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats through the inhibition of the apoptosis-inducing factor pathway" [Brain Res. 1644 (2016) 9-14].

Brain research·2026

Same author

Cell-free DNA fragmentomics for preeclampsia risk assessment.

Nature communications·2026

Same author

Strain Modulating Spin-Selective Charge Transfer Mechanism To Improve OER Kinetics in 2D Fe<sub>3</sub>GeTe<sub>2</sub>.

ACS applied materials & interfaces·2026

Same author

Multiomics analysis reveals an association of ASIP with the gray coat color pattern in donkeys.

Journal of animal science·2026

Same journal

[The postoperative follow-up and comprehensive management for type-2 dominant chronic rhinosinusitis].

Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery·2026

Same journal

[Research progress in nasal mucosa organoid technology].

Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery·2026

Same journal

[Precision surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis: advances in imaging markers and molecular biomarkers].

Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery·2026

Same journal

[Integrating multidimensional indicators for precision diagnosis and treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis].

Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery·2026

Same journal

[From vestibular migraine to cochlear migraine].

Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery·2026

Same journal

[Jejunal undifferentiated carcinoma with multiple metastases involving the right palatine tonsil: a case report].

Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 30, 2026

Assessment of Static Graviceptive Perception in the Roll-Plane using the Subjective Visual Vertical Paradigm

Assessment of Static Graviceptive Perception in the Roll-Plane using the Subjective Visual Vertical Paradigm

Published on: April 28, 2020

[Subjective visual horizontal in peripheral unilateral vestibular dysfunction].

Ran-ran Liu¹, Tai-sheng Chen, Peng Lin

¹First Center Clinical College of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China.

Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

|July 26, 2011

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Subjective visual horizontal (SVH) and subjective visual vertical (SVV) tests reveal abnormal values in over half of unilateral vestibular hypofunction (UVH) patients. These tests, along with caloric tests, can guide vestibular compensation evaluation.

More Related Videos

Using Unidirectional Rotations to Improve Vestibular System Asymmetry in Patients with Vestibular Dysfunction

Using Unidirectional Rotations to Improve Vestibular System Asymmetry in Patients with Vestibular Dysfunction

Published on: August 30, 2019

Three Dimensional Vestibular Ocular Reflex Testing Using a Six Degrees of Freedom Motion Platform

Three Dimensional Vestibular Ocular Reflex Testing Using a Six Degrees of Freedom Motion Platform

Published on: May 23, 2013

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 30, 2026

Assessment of Static Graviceptive Perception in the Roll-Plane using the Subjective Visual Vertical Paradigm

Assessment of Static Graviceptive Perception in the Roll-Plane using the Subjective Visual Vertical Paradigm

Published on: April 28, 2020

Using Unidirectional Rotations to Improve Vestibular System Asymmetry in Patients with Vestibular Dysfunction

Using Unidirectional Rotations to Improve Vestibular System Asymmetry in Patients with Vestibular Dysfunction

Published on: August 30, 2019

Three Dimensional Vestibular Ocular Reflex Testing Using a Six Degrees of Freedom Motion Platform

Three Dimensional Vestibular Ocular Reflex Testing Using a Six Degrees of Freedom Motion Platform

Published on: May 23, 2013

Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Ophthalmology
Vestibular System Research

Context:

Peripheral unilateral vestibular hypofunction (UVH) affects balance and spatial orientation.
Accurate assessment of vestibular function is crucial for diagnosis and management.
Traditional vestibular function tests may not fully capture the complexities of UVH.

Purpose:

To analyze the characteristics of subjective visual horizontal (SVH) in patients with UVH.
To evaluate the clinical utility of SVH and subjective visual vertical (SVV) for assessing vestibular function in UVH.
To investigate the correlation between SVH, SVV, and other vestibular parameters with disease progression.

Summary:

Eighty-five UVH patients and 39 controls underwent SVH, SVV, and caloric tests.
Abnormal SVH and SVV values were observed in 54.1% and 50.6% of UVH patients, respectively.
Positive correlations were found between SVH, SVV, and directional preponderance (DP), but not unilateral weakness (UW).
Disease course showed significant differences across defined patient groups based on SVH, DP, and UW combinations.

Impact:

SVH measurements provide insights into otolithic function.
SVH and SVV values dynamically change during the course of UVH.
SVH and SVV serve as valuable indicators for guiding vestibular compensation assessment in UVH patients.