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.

Type Organ
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure flocculonodular lobe, hemisphere portion
Latin Name 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 Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the flocculus?
The Latin name for the flocculus is flocculus of cerebellum.

Related Structures

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