Lateral lemniscus
Lateral Lemniscus
The Lateral Lemniscus (pronunciation: /ˈlætərəl ˈlɛmnɪskəs/) is a significant structure in the auditory pathway of the human body.
Etymology
The term 'Lateral Lemniscus' is derived from Latin, where 'lateralis' means 'side' and 'lemniscus' translates to 'ribbon'. Thus, the term can be interpreted as 'side ribbon', which is a reference to its physical appearance and location in the brain.
Definition
The Lateral Lemniscus is a bundle of secondary auditory fibers within the brainstem, which carries information about sound from the cochlear nucleus to various brainstem nuclei and ultimately to the inferior colliculus in the midbrain.
Function
The primary function of the Lateral Lemniscus is to transmit auditory data from the cochlear nucleus to the inferior colliculus. It plays a crucial role in the processing and localization of sound stimuli.
Related Terms
- Cochlear Nucleus: The first relay station of the auditory pathway, which receives input directly from the cochlea.
- Inferior Colliculus: A part of the midbrain that serves as the main auditory center for the body.
- Brainstem: The posterior part of the brain, continuous with the spinal cord, which controls the flow of messages between the brain and the rest of the body.
- Midbrain: The central part of the brain that acts as a relay station for auditory and visual information.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lateral lemniscus
- Wikipedia's article - Lateral lemniscus
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