A

-

B

-

C

-

D

-

E

-

F

-

G

-

H

-

I

-

J

-

K

-

L

-

M

-

N

-

O

-

P

-

Q

-

R

-

S

-

T

-

U

-

V

-

W

-

X

-

Y

-

Z

Search Beginning of word Full word and in description

cochlear nerve		The cochlear part of the 8th cranial nerve (vestibulocochlear nerve). The cochlear nerve fibers originate from neurons of the spiral ganglion and project peripherally to cochlear hair cells and centrally to the cochlear nuclei (cochlear nucleus) of the brain stem. They mediate the sense of hearing. [ Articles | Books | Images | Discussion groups ]
Additional comments : (Acoustic Nerve, Auditory Nerve)

Back