Brachium of Left Inferior Colliculus (Brachium colliculi inferioris sinister)
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Anatomy
The brachium of the left inferior colliculus is a prominent superficial white matter tract connecting the inferior colliculus of the midbrain tectum to the medial geniculate body of the thalamus, forming an obligatory ascending link in the auditory pathway.
Clinical notes
Lesions of the brachium impair binaural auditory localization and auditory evoked potentials (brainstem auditory evoked responses / BAER).
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FAQ
What is the role of the Brachium of Left Inferior Colliculus?
The brachium of the left inferior colliculus is a prominent superficial white matter tract connecting the inferior colliculus of the midbrain tectum to the medial geniculate body of the thalamus, forming an obligatory ascending link in the auditory pathway.
Why is the Brachium of Left Inferior Colliculus clinically important?
Lesions of the brachium impair binaural auditory localization and auditory evoked potentials (brainstem auditory evoked responses / BAER).
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