vestibular nucleus

Afferents

Somatic sensory nucleus of CN 8.

• paired nuclei located in posterior medulla medial to the cochlear nucleus
• receives sensory input (equilibrium) from ear via the vestibular ganglion
• projects fibers into the cerebellum
  • nodulus
  • flocculus
  • ventral parts of the uvula
  • small ventral parts of the lingula

More general terms

• cranial nerve nucleus

Additional terms

• vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII)

Component of

• medulla oblongata