Inner ear1. is located in petrous portion of temporal lobe
2. Twisting narrow cavities referred to as labyrinth
3. 3 main portions
A. Cochlea- Hearing
B. Semi-circular canals where dynamic equilibrium is perceived
C. Vestibule- Static equilibrium
Fluid is bony labyrinth called perilymph (meaning to surround)
Fluid in membranous labyrinth called endolymph
