Vestibulocochlear nerve: anatomy

Evidence-based neurology checklist on vestibulocochlear nerve: anatomy: Components of the auditory system The outer, middle, and inner ear Tympanic membrane The ossicles The oval window The organ of Corti The auditory nerve The cochlear nuclei in the medulla The lateral lemniscus The inferior…

Components of the auditory system

  • The outer, middle, and inner ear
  • Tympanic membrane
  • The ossicles
  • The oval window
  • The organ of Corti
  • The auditory nerve
  • The cochlear nuclei in the medulla
  • The lateral lemniscus
  • The inferior colliculus
  • The medial geniculate nucleus
  • The primary auditory cortex: this is in the superior temporal gyrus

Components of the vestibular system

Synonyms

References

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