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Definition of Flocculi

Flocculi
Flocculus Floc"cu*lus, n.; pl. Flocculi. [NL., dim. of L. floccus a lock or flock of wool.] (Anat.) A small lobe in the under surface of the cerebellum, near the middle peduncle; the subpeduncular lobe.

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- The flocculus (Latin: tuft of wool, diminutive) is a small lobe of the cerebellum at the posterior border of the middle cerebellar peduncle anterior to...
- regions. Historically, they have been referred to as bright flocculi, in contrast to dark flocculi, and as chromospheric faculae, in contrast to photospheric...
- is a small lobe consisting of the unpaired midline nodule and the two flocculi: one flocculus on either side of the nodule. The lobe is involved in maintaining...
- with vestibular schwannoma. It may be caused by the compression of both flocculi, the vestibular part of the cerebellum, and improvement in both the nystagmus...
- m****ive flocculi. The flocculus is a brain region that integrates signals from joints, muscles, skin and balance organs. The pterosaurs' flocculi occupied...
- and other particles precipitate and can be collected in shape of white flocculi on the surface of the whey. It is not pressed, nor salted or aged, but...
- family of Anaerolineaceae with one known species (Flexilinea flocculi). Flexilinea flocculi has been isolated from methanogenic granular sludge. List of...
- receive input from cerebellum, particularly the vestibulocerebellum, or the flocculi and nodulus. The cerebellum aids in coordinating postural adjustments....
- can develop Bruns nystagmus ('dancing eyes') due to compression of the flocculi. In most cases, the cause of acoustic neuromas is unknown. The only statistically...
- with an enlarged pineal body and olfactory bulbs. The optic lobes and flocculi are small in size, indicating only average vision ability at best. The...