corpora quadrigemina
colliculi
Either of the two pairs of colliculi on the dorsal surface of the midbrain composed of white matter externally and gray matter within, the superior pair containing correlation centers for optic reflexes and the inferior pair containing correlation centers for auditory reflexes[BTO].
| Type | Organ |
| Body System | Nervous |
| Parent Structure | organ part |
| Latin Name | colliculi |
| FMA ID | 242157 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the corpora quadrigemina?
Either of the two pairs of colliculi on the dorsal surface of the midbrain composed of white matter externally and gray matter within, the superior pair containing correlation centers for optic reflexes and the inferior pair containing correlation centers for auditory reflexes[BTO].
What body system is the corpora quadrigemina part of?
The corpora quadrigemina is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the corpora quadrigemina?
The Latin name for the corpora quadrigemina is colliculi.
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APN
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amiculum nuclei dentati
amiculum of inferior olive
ami
ampulla caudalis
ansa peduncularis
ansa peduncularis in thalamo
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