1. The saccule gathers sensory information to orient the body in space. 2. The otoliths have two components : the utricle and the saccule . 3. The saccule detects linear accelerations and head tilts in the vertical plane. 4. Both the utricle and the saccule provide information about acceleration. 5. The macula of saccule lies in a nearly vertical position. 6. The saccule translates head movements into neural impulses which the brain can interpret. 7. Static balance is provided by two ventricles, the utricle and the saccule . 8. The saccule , or sacculus, is the smaller of the two vestibular sacs. 9. For this reason, the saccule is sometimes called an " otolithic organ ." 10. Part of the saccule will eventually give rise and connect to the cochlear duct.
