| Within each maculae, the stereocilia are embedded in a gelatinous mass known as the otolithic membrane, which contains small stonelike calcium carbonate particles called otoconia. |
| These maculae will be found by the touch to be slightly elevated, although they seem level to the eye. |
| Here, the only force acting on his otolithic membranes is the force of gravity, and the positions of those membranes on their maculae signal accurately that down is toward the floor of the aircraft. |
| The two quarrelers were given citations for disturbing the peace and fighting in public, according to Officer Maculae. |
| Attached to the maculae are crystals of carbonate of lime called otoconia. |
| Progressive loss of vision: when retinal detachement reach the region of the retina responsible for central vision called maculae, vision slowly decreases. |
