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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D014725
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D014725
Preferred Name

Vestibular Nerve

Definitions
The vestibular part of the 8th cranial nerve (VESTIBULOCOCHLEAR NERVE). The vestibular nerve fibers arise from neurons of Scarpa's ganglion and project peripherally to vestibular hair cells and centrally to the VESTIBULAR NUCLEI of the BRAIN STEM. These fibers mediate the sense of balance and head position.
Synonyms
Scarpas Ganglion
Vestibular Nerves
Scarpa's Ganglion
Ganglion, Scarpa's
Nerves, Vestibular
Nerve, Vestibular
Scarpa Ganglion
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