Saccule and Utricle

**Definition:** Two membranous sacs within the vestibular labyrinth of the INNER EAR. The saccule communicates with COCHLEAR DUCT through the ductus reuniens, and communicates with utricle through the utriculosaccular duct from which the ENDOLYMPHATIC DUCT arises. The utricle and saccule have sensory areas (acoustic maculae) which are innervated by the VESTIBULAR NERVE.

**Tree numbers:** - A09.246.300.909.625 - A09.923.500.625

**Synonyms:** - Otolithic Organs