Balance
Medical term · B
Ability to maintain equilibrium while stationary or moving.
Related terms
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AntagonistThe muscle opposing the major muscle required to do a task. It works to help balance movement and ward off injury.
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Eighth cranial nerveA nerve responsible transmitting sound and information about balance to the brain. Also called the auditory nerve.
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LabyrinthThe inner ear. It contains the cochlea, which is responsible for hearing, as well as structures that are needed for balance.
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Thyroid glandA two-lobed gland located in the front of the neck below the larynx (voice box). It secretes hormones that help regulate the body's metabolism and calcium balance.