brachium of superior colliculus

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.