superior colliculus

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf midbrain structure
gptkbp:bloodSupply gptkb:posterior_cerebral_artery
gptkbp:contains deep layers
intermediate layers
superficial layers
gptkbp:discoveredBy early anatomists (historical)
gptkbp:function visual processing
eye movement control
orienting movements
gptkbp:hasRole reflexive head movements
visual attention shifts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label superior colliculus
gptkbp:involvedIn attention
multisensory integration
saccadic eye movements
gptkbp:layeredStructure yes
gptkbp:locatedIn midbrain
gptkbp:neighboringMunicipality gptkb:inferior_colliculus
gptkbp:notableProject gptkb:spinal_cord
brainstem nuclei
gptkbp:orthologIn gptkb:optic_tectum_(in_non-mammals)
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:tectum
gptkbp:receivesInputFrom retina
visual cortex
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:colliculus_superior
gptkbp:studiedIn neuroscience
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:frontal_eye_fields
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5