Colliculus

C2 16+

Synonyms of colliculus

Antonyms of colliculus

Collocations of colliculus

inferior colliculus
Frequency: 80 %

The auditory information is processed in the inferior colliculus.

superior colliculus
Frequency: 75 %

The superior colliculus is involved in visual processing and eye movements.

midbrain colliculus
Frequency: 60 %

The midbrain colliculus plays a role in sensorimotor integration.

tectal colliculus
Frequency: 45 %

The tectal colliculus is responsible for orienting movements in response to visual stimuli.

Idiomatic Expressions for colliculus

  • Phrase: the superior colliculus
    Meaning: a specific region in the midbrain involved in visual processing and eye movements
    Usage: The superior colliculus helps in directing eye movements towards visual stimuli in the environment.