Vestibular Nuclei (also known as Nuclei, Vestibular, Vestibular Nucleus, Medial): The four cellular masses in the floor of the fourth ventricle giving rise to a widely dispersed special sensory system. Included is the superior, medial, inferior, and LATERAL VESTIBULAR NUCLEUS. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

NIH MeSH · D014726Anatomy

Vestibular Nuclei

Also known asNuclei, Vestibular · Vestibular Nucleus, Medial · Medial Vestibular Nucleus · Nucleus, Medial Vestibular · Schwalbe's Nucleus · Nucleus, Schwalbe's · Schwalbes Nucleus · Schwalbe Nucleus · Nucleus, Schwalbe

Definition

The four cellular masses in the floor of the fourth ventricle giving rise to a widely dispersed special sensory system. Included is the superior, medial, inferior, and LATERAL VESTIBULAR NUCLEUS. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

MeSH classification

  • A08.186.211.132.810.428.600.800
  • A09.923.375

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Related concepts

Abducens Nucleus

A region in the PONTINE TEGMENTUM that is the nucleus of the ABDUCENS NERVE.

Barrington's Nucleus

A nucleus in the pons with exon projections to the sacral parasympathetic nucleus associated with bladder control.

Common questions about Vestibular Nuclei

What does Vestibular Nuclei mean in medicine?
The four cellular masses in the floor of the fourth ventricle giving rise to a widely dispersed special sensory system. Included is the superior, medial, inferior, and LATERAL VESTIBULAR NUCLEUS. (From Dorland, 27th ed) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Vestibular Nuclei known by any other names?
Yes. Vestibular Nuclei is also referred to as Nuclei, Vestibular, Vestibular Nucleus, Medial, Medial Vestibular Nucleus, Nucleus, Medial Vestibular in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Vestibular Nuclei sit in the medical classification?
Vestibular Nuclei falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A08.186.211.132.810.428.600.800, A09.923.375). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D014726) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗