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kinocilium

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kinocilium (plural kinocilia)

A special type of cilium on the apex of hair cells, located in the sensory epithelium of the vertebrate inner ear and involved in the senses of movement and hearing.

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Movement of the stereocilia and kinocilium enable the hair cells of the saccula and utricle to detect motion. Source: Internet

These microscopic structures possess stereocilia and one kinocilium which are located within the gelatinous otolithic membrane. Source: Internet

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