superior olivary complex
Acronym: OLVscx
The term superior olivary complex (OLVsx) refers to a combination of nuclei and regions in the ventral pontine tegmentum. Identified on the basis of histology, it is bounded ventrally by fibers of the trapezoid body (tpz) ( Carpenter-1983 ). It is composed of the superior olive (OLVs), the trapezoid nucleus, and the periolivary region( Amunts-2012 ). Functionally it is part of the subcortical auditory system ( Swanson-2004 ). Updated 24 Oct 2025.

Also known as: No other name for this structure has appeared in PubMed.NeuroNames ID : 569


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