Vestibular Nuclei
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The four cellular masses in the floor of the fourth ventricle giving rise to a widely dispersed special sensory system. Included is the superior, medial, inferior, and LATERAL VESTIBULAR NUCLEUS. (From Dorland, 27th ed) |
| Also Called: |
Vestibular Nucleus, Medial |
Vestibular Nuclei Categories.
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Vestibular Nucleus, Lateral - Vestibular nucleus lying immediately superior to the inferior vestibular nucleus and composed of large multipolar nerve cells. Its upper end becomes continuous with the superior vestibular nucleus. (From Dorland, 28th ed) |
Vestibular Nuclei Definitions and Terms
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