Endolymph

Endolymph is the fluid contained in the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear. Disruption of the endolymph due to jerky movements (like driving over bumps while riding in a car) can cause motion sickness.

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Also called Scarpa's fluid.

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Longitudinal Flow of Endolymph

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Endolymph: Endolymph is the fluid contained in the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear. Disruption of the endolymph due to jerky movements (like driving over bumps while riding in a car) can cause motion sickness....

Motion sickness: Motion sickness is a condition in which the endolymph (the fluid found in the semicircular canals of the inner ears) becomes 'stirred up', causing confusion between the difference between apparent perceived movement (none or very little), and actual movement. Depending on the cause, it is also refe...