Colliculus Explained

Colliculus (Latin for "mound") can refer to:

Anatomy

Midbrain

• Inferior colliculus, the principal midbrain nucleus of the auditory pathway
• Superior colliculus, a paired structure that forms a major component of the vertebrate midbrain
• Collicular arteries, which supply portions of the midbrain

Ankle

• Anterior colliculus, of the medial malleolus
• Posterior colliculus, of the medial malleolus

Other locations

• Seminal colliculus, a landmark near the entrance of the seminal vesicles
• Facial colliculus, an elevated area located on the dorsal pons