1.2.2 Vestibular

Figure 5 Vestibular receptors are essential for play and movement

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Photograph showing a young girl balancing on her hands, feet and head in a field.

Figure 5 Vestibular receptors are essential for play and movement

The vestibular receptors are in the inner ear and they act like a gyroscope, telling the brain if the body is upside down or upright. This sense also tells us how fast we are moving and which direction we are going in. This sense is essential for children to be able to engage in play and movement activities.