Vestibular reflexes evoked by brief lateral head acclerations: a new measure of utricular function

由于前庭（平衡）器官位于骨骼深处，因此很难调查。这些器官的疾病可能导致严重的眩晕、失衡和视力困难。这个项目试图建立在我的实验室早期的发展，从而提高对这些疾病的理解和诊断。这项拨款涉及一种新的刺激形式，它可以简单地评估前庭小脑的一个重要部分。

The vestibular (balance) organs are difficult to investigate as they lie deep within bone. Disease of these organs may cause severe vertigo, imbalance and difficulty with vision. This project attempts to build on earlier developments in my laboratory and thereby improve understanding and diagnosis of these disorders. This grant relates to a new form of stimulation which may allow simple assessment of an important part of the vestibular apapratus, the utricle.