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superior colliculus

 

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Noun superior colliculus has 1 sense
  1. superior colliculus - an essential visual center between the retina and the striate cortex
    --1 is a kind of
    center, centre, nerve center, nerve centre
    --1 is a part of midbrain, mesencephalon

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Term: Superior Colliculus

Description

The superior colliculus is a structure located in the midbrain of many vertebrates, including humans. It plays a vital role in coordinating visual attention and eye movements.

Sense 1: Anatomy

In anatomy, the superior colliculus refers to a paired structure that forms part of the brain's tectum, specifically the mesencephalon.

Example sentence: The superior colliculus receives visual information from the retina and guides eye movements accordingly.

Sense 2: Physiology

In physiology, the superior colliculus refers to the higher visual processing and motor coordination functions it performs.

Example sentence: The superior colliculus integrates sensory signals to orient the eyes towards visually salient stimuli.

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