Term Name:	posterior semicircular canal
Synonyms:	canalis semicircularis posterior, caudal vertical semicircular canal, pars superior of labyrinth, posterior semicircular canals, posterior semicircular duct
Definition:	The posterior semicircular canal is a part of the vestibular system and detects rotations of the head in the sagittal plane.
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0001842]