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Superior Colliculi
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Definition
: The anterior pair of the quadrigeminal bodies which contain the centers for visual function.
note entry term OPTIC LOBE, MAMMALIAN: OPTIC LOBE, NONMAMMALIAN is also available
Other names
Optic Tectum; Optic Lobe, Mammalian; Optic Lobe, Human; Colliculus, Superior; Tectums, Optic; Optic Tectums; Optic Lobes, Mammalian; Optic Lobes, Human; Mammalian Optic Lobes; Mammalian Optic Lobe; Human Optic Lobes; Human Optic Lobe; Colliculi, Superior; Tectum, Optic; Superior Colliculus