E4 Vestibular

Question 1

From where does the Superior Vestibular Nucleus (SVN) receive input? IVN?

Answer 1

ampullae of semicircular canals, maculae of utricle and saccule, cerebellum. Same.

Question 2

From where does the Lateral Vestibular Nucleus (LVN) receive input?

Answer 2

Primarily from utricle

Question 3

From where does the Medial Vestibular Nucleus (MVN) receive input?

Answer 3

Primarily from ampullae of semicircular ducts