What is another word for inferior colliculus?
Pronunciation: [ɪnfˈi͡əɹɪə kəlˈɪkjʊləs] (IPA) 
The inferior colliculus is a key structure in the midbrain that plays a crucial role in processing auditory information. There are several synonyms for the inferior colliculus, including the inferior quadrigeminal body, the lower colliculus, and the inferior tectal eminence. These different names refer to the same structure, which is responsible for integrating sound information from both ears into a cohesive representation of the auditory environment. The inferior colliculus is connected to other brain regions involved in hearing, such as the cochlear nucleus, the superior colliculus, and the thalamus, and participates in various auditory processes, including sound localization, frequency discrimination, and pitch perception. Understanding the functions and connections of the inferior colliculus is essential for unraveling the neural mechanisms of hearing and developing treatments for hearing disorders.
