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== Ampullae ==
'''Ampullae''' (pronunciation: am-puh-lee) is a term used in medicine to refer to a small, flask-like dilatation in a canal or duct, particularly in the semicircular canal of the inner ear. The term is derived from the Latin word 'ampulla', which means a small, nearly round bottle.

== Etymology ==
The term 'ampullae' is derived from the Latin word 'ampulla', which means a small, nearly round bottle. The term was used in ancient Rome to refer to small, flask-like containers used for various purposes. In medicine, the term was adopted to describe similar flask-like structures found in the human body.

== Related Terms ==
* [[Semicircular canals]]: These are three tiny, fluid-filled tubes in your inner ear that help you keep your balance.
* [[Inner ear]]: The innermost part of the ear, it contains the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals.
* [[Duct]]: A duct is a passage with epithelial cells that is used for transportation in the body.
* [[Canal]]: A canal is a long, tubular structures in the body capable of carrying some substance from one area to another.

== See Also ==
* [[Vestibular system]]
* [[Vestibule of the ear]]
* [[Cochlea]]

[[Category:Medical Terminology]]
[[Category:Anatomy]]
[[Category:Ear]]

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