🧠 Inferior colliculus 🖊 The inferior colliculus (IC) is a crucial structure in the auditory system, located in the midbrain. It plays a significant role in processing auditory information and integrating various aspects of sound. 🖊 Structure and Function: The inferior colliculus consists of several subnuclei, each with specific roles in auditory processing. 🖊 Its primary functions include: - Sound localization - Analysis of temporal features - Frequency processing - Sound intensity analysis4 🖊 The IC serves as an important relay station in the auditory pathway, receiving inputs from lower auditory centers and projecting to higher auditory areas. 🔎Source: - Neurosurgery Primary Board Review - Inferior colliculus microcircuits #MCQ #Neuroanatomy ————————————— 📍 Join us in BRAINet ☑️ Telegram: @theBRAINet ☑️ Instagram: @theBRAINet ☑️ Email: brainet.neuroscience@gmail.com ☑️ Website: theBRAINet.org