superior olivary nuclei
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The term superior olivary nuclei refers to a composite structure of the subcortical auditory system in the functional CNS model. It includes the superior olive and, in primates, the periolivary region; in rodents, the periolivary region - obsolete ( Swanson-2004 ). It is the same as the classical superior olivary complex except that it does not include the trapezoid nucleus.

Also known as: No other name for this structure has appeared in PubMed.NeuroNames ID : 3365


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