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superior olivary complex

nucleus olivaris superior

A collection of brainstem nuclei that functions in multiple aspects of hearing and is an important component of the ascending and descending auditory pathways of the auditory system.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure nuclear complex of neuraxis
Latin Name nucleus olivaris superior
FMA ID 72247

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the superior olivary complex?

A collection of brainstem nuclei that functions in multiple aspects of hearing and is an important component of the ascending and descending auditory pathways of the auditory system.

What is the Latin name for the superior olivary complex?

The Latin name for the superior olivary complex is nucleus olivaris superior.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:72247 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002128 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q3881782 Structured knowledge base cross-reference
  4. Wikipedia — superior olivary complex Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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