VB Anatomy

Mid Brain Anatomy: Inferior Colliculus

  • Anatomy at the inferior colliculus level – continuation of midbrain study, following crus cerebri and substantia nigra from the earlier lecture.
  • Key structures explained – lemniscal band, nuclei in periaqueductal grey, trochlear nerve nucleus, mesencephalic nucleus of trigeminal nerve, and their functions.
  • Pathways and connections – superior cerebellar peduncle decussation and detailed study of the inferior colliculus nucleus with its connections.
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