flocculus
flocculus of cerebellum
The small lobe of the cerebellum at the posterior border of the middle cerebellar peduncle anterior to the biventer lobule that receives input from the inferior and medial vestibular nuclei and sends fibers back to the vestibular nuclei, and processes and integrates these signals to allow for the constant maintenance of balance.
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| Tipo | Organ |
| Sistema corporal | Nervioso |
| Estructura principal | flocculonodular lobe, hemisphere portion |
| Nombre latino | flocculus of cerebellum |
| FMA ID | 83881 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the flocculus?
The small lobe of the cerebellum at the posterior border of the middle cerebellar peduncle anterior to the biventer lobule that receives input from the inferior and medial vestibular nuclei and sends fibers back to the vestibular nuclei, and processes and integrates these signals to allow for the co
What body system is the flocculus part of?
The flocculus is part of the Nervioso.
What is the Latin name for the flocculus?
The Latin name for the flocculus is flocculus of cerebellum.
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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.
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