ventral cochlear nucleus

accessory cochlear nucleus

The ventral cochlear nucleus (or anterior, or accessory), placed between the two divisions of the cochlear nerve, is on the ventral aspect of the inferior peduncle. Composed of several regions of distinct cell types, this nucleus serves primarily as a relay station for ascending auditory information. Bushy cells in the anterior ventral cochlear nucleus (AVCN), which receive end bulbs of held from auditory nerve fibers, project to the superior olivary complex through the trapezoid body and intermediate acoustic stria. Other cell types project to the lateral lemniscus and the inferior colliculus directly. [WP,unvetted].

Type Nerve
Parent Structure cochlear nucleus
Latin Name accessory cochlear nucleus
FMA ID 54621

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ventral cochlear nucleus?
The ventral cochlear nucleus (or anterior, or accessory), placed between the two divisions of the cochlear nerve, is on the ventral aspect of the inferior peduncle. Composed of several regions of distinct cell types, this nucleus serves primarily as a relay station for ascending auditory information
What is the Latin name for the ventral cochlear nucleus?
The Latin name for the ventral cochlear nucleus is accessory cochlear nucleus.

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