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    • Vestibular system morphology
    • Comparative anatomy
    • Evolutionary biology

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    • The vestibular system, including semicircular canals, is crucial for 3D orientation and sensing acceleration.
    • Birds, despite evolving flight, share sensory systems with non-flying creatures, yet exhibit notably large semicircular canals relative to body mass.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the morphology of avian vestibular systems.
    • To compare their evolutionary and functional significance with human vestibular systems.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on avian and human vestibular system morphology.
    • Comparative analysis of semicircular canal size and shape.

    Main Results:

    • Agile species have larger semicircular canals with a greater radius of curvature.
    • Avian anterior and lateral canals are disproportionately larger than those in humans and non-avian theropods.
    • Avian canals are less circular and exhibit torsional excursions.

    Conclusions:

    • Larger semicircular canals increase sensitivity to rotational stimuli, aiding maneuverability in birds of prey.
    • Relatively smaller human semicircular canals may limit aerobatic capabilities and contribute to spatial disorientation.