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Superior colliculus

superior colliculus
The paired, larger, rounded anterior eminence of the laminae of mesencephalic tectum; major afferent connections of the superficial layers are the retina and striate cortex; input to deep layers of the colliculus are polymodal. Its efferent connections are with the lower brainstem and spinal cord (tectobulbar tract and tectospinal tract) and with the pulvinar and other cell groups in the caudal part of the thalamus; participates in extrageniculate visual pathway.
Synonym: colliculus superior, anterior quadrigeminal body, corpus quadrigeminum anterius.

Last updated on January 20th, 2021

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