brachium of superior colliculus

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bra·chi·um of su·pe·ri·or col·lic·u·lus

[TA]
a band of fibers from the optic tract that bypasses the lateral geniculate body to terminate in the superior colliculus and pretectal region.
Synonym(s): brachium colliculi superioris [TA], brachium quadrigeminum superius, superior quadrigeminal brachium

bra·chi·um of su·pe·ri·or col·lic·u·lus

(brā'kē-ŭm sŭ-pēr'ē-ŏr kŏ-lik'yū-lŭs)
Aband of fibers of the optic tract bypassing the lateral geniculate body to terminate in the superior colliculus and pretectal region.
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