English Explanatory Dictionary

superior colliculus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A structure on the tectum that receives neural projections directly from the retina. It is the primary area of the brain thought to be involved in saccadic eye movements, and is also thought to be involved in hand-eye coordination.

Word forms

superior colliculus superior colliculi
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