Each time someone asks us what our organs of hearing are, without thinking twice, we mention the ear which of course is true. But not so many of us also know that aside from performing the function of hearing, the ear is also responsible for our sense of balance in body movement in collaboration with the skeletal muscles and the brain. This is what we hope to dissect in this article. ---------------------------------------------------------- The ear is a sensory organ that picks up sound waves, allowing us to hear. In addition to that it is also essential to our sense of balance. The Organ of Balance. The part of the ear responsible for our sense of balance is known as the VESTIBULAR SYSTEM. -It is found in the inner ear. -It consists of 3 semi-circular Canals and two otholith organs known as the SACCULE and UTRICLE. The Semi circular canals. -They are three in number, superior posterior and horizontal. -The are lined with microscopic hair cells. -The canals are als