ventral cochlear nuclei
Acronym:
VCo
The term ventral cochlear nuclei refers to a composite structure located on the lateral surface of the medulla where it is entered by the cochlear component of the vestibulocochlear nerve. It consists of the anteroventral cochlear nucleus and the posteroventral cochlear nucleus ( Carpenter-1983 ). The cochlear nuclei are classified as part of the auditory system in the Functional CNS Model ( Swanson-2004 ).
Also known as: ventral cochlear nucleus
|
|