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| Category:Inferior colliculus |
| Abbrev | IC + |
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| Created | 15 July 2006 + |
| CurationStatus | pending final vetting + |
| Definition | Part of the midbrain tectum, consisting of … Part of the midbrain tectum, consisting of paired predominantly gray matter elevations on the dorsal aspect of the midbrain, located caudal to the superior colliculus, dorsal to the periaqueductal gray of the cerebral aqueduct and rostral to the cerebellum. According to Neuronames, the inferior colliculus comprises the central, pericentral and external nucleus and two predominantly white matter structures, the brachium of the inferior colliculus and the commissure of the inferior colliculus (MM). ommissure of the inferior colliculus (MM). |
| EfferentProjections | Medial geniculate body + |
| Has default formThis property is a special property in this wiki. | PONS brain region + |
| Id | birnlex_806 + |
| Is part of | Midbrain tectum + |
| Label | Inferior colliculus + |
| Modification dateThis property is a special property in this wiki. | 9 March 2012 02:15:04 + |
| ModifiedDate | 9 March 2012 + |
| NeuronamesLink | http://braininfo.rprc.washington.edu/Scripts/hiercentraldirectory.aspx?ID=467 + |
| Page has default formThis property is a special property in this wiki. | PONS brain region + |
| Species | Mammal + |
| SuperCategory | Regional part of brain + |
| Umlscui | C0228411 + |
| Categories | Regional part of brain |
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