Colliculus
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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
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