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superior colliculus

superior colliculus The superior colliculus is one of the front pair of structures in the quadrigeminal bodies.

The superior colliculus is one of the front pair of structures in the quadrigeminal bodies. It helps coordinate general orienting actions in response to visual input, such as turning the whole body or reaching toward something seen.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Superior Colliculi” (D013477).
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