inferior colliculus

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inferior colliculus (plural inferior colliculi)

1. The nucleus just caudal to the superior colliculus, which is involved in the relay of auditory information
2. Projects to the medial geniculate nucleus

[edit] References

Bear et al. Neuroscience, Exploring the Brain Co. 2001, Lippincot Williams and Wilkins