Brachium of Right Inferior Colliculus (Brachium colliculi inferioris dexter)
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Anatomy
The brachium of the right inferior colliculus conveys acoustic impulses from the right tectal relay station to the right medial geniculate body for relay to primary auditory cortex (Heschl gyrus).
Clinical notes
Evaluated electrophysiologically in central auditory processing disorders and brainstem acoustic neuromas.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Brachium of Right Inferior Colliculus?
The brachium of the right inferior colliculus conveys acoustic impulses from the right tectal relay station to the right medial geniculate body for relay to primary auditory cortex (Heschl gyrus).
Why is the Brachium of Right Inferior Colliculus clinically important?
Evaluated electrophysiologically in central auditory processing disorders and brainstem acoustic neuromas.
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