Brachium of Right Superior Colliculus (Brachium colliculi superioris dexter)
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Anatomy
The brachium of the right superior colliculus transmits retinotectal and corticotectal visual signals coordinating involuntary head and eye turning toward peripheral visual stimuli.
Clinical notes
Integral to blindsight phenomena, where cortically blind individuals respond to moving visual targets without conscious perception.
Related structures
Educational references
FAQ
What is the role of the Brachium of Right Superior Colliculus?
The brachium of the right superior colliculus transmits retinotectal and corticotectal visual signals coordinating involuntary head and eye turning toward peripheral visual stimuli.
Why is the Brachium of Right Superior Colliculus clinically important?
Integral to blindsight phenomena, where cortically blind individuals respond to moving visual targets without conscious perception.
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