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Superior Colliculus
Nervous System

Superior Colliculus

Colliculus superior

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These paired elevations of the midbrain tectum are important in reflex movements of the eye, head and neck. It is involved in visual reflex pathway, particularly the pupillary light reflex where pupils constrict when bright light hits the retina.

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Superior Colliculus

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The superior colliculus (SC) integrates information about the eye and reflexive head movement.

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