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Vestibular Nuclei
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Definition
: The four cellular masses in the floor of the fourth ventricle giving rise to a widely dispersed special sensory system. Included is the superior, medial, inferior, and LATERAL VESTIBULAR NUCLEUS. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
Examples
Vestibular Nucleus, Lateral
Other names
Vestibular Nucleus, Medial; Schwalbe Nucleus; Schwalbes Nucleus; Nucleus, Schwalbe's; Nucleus, Schwalbe; Nucleus, Medial Vestibular; Nuclei, Vestibular; Medial Vestibular Nucleus; Schwalbe's Nucleus