Gymnasts, aerial ski jumpers, divers, and figure skaters have to master complex mid-air rotational movements, and they must master these movements to the point where they no longer consciously think about doing them. Structures that play a role in controlling these movements at the brain. ◆ in the ear, and the in the

Gymnasts, aerial ski jumpers, divers, and figure skaters have to master complex mid-air rotational movements, and they must master these movements to the point where they no longer consciously think about doing them. Structures that play a role in controlling these movements at the brain. ◆ in the ear, and the in the

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter14: Sensory Systems

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7SQ: Which of the special senses is based on the following events? Membrane vibrations cause fluid...

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