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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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Type Organ
Système corporel Nerveux
Structure parente flocculonodular lobe, hemisphere portion
Nom latin 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 Nerveux.

What is the Latin name for the flocculus?

The Latin name for the flocculus is flocculus of cerebellum.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:83881 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001063 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q3500601 Structured knowledge base cross-reference

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.