The reticulospinal tract which exerts some control over alertness takes input from the tectum and.
The tectum roof of the midbrain includes the.
The dorsal portion of the midbrain that is composed of the superior and inferior colliculi.
The superior colliculus processes visual signals and relays them to the occipital lobes.
The superior colliculus receives input from the retina and the visual cortex and participates in a variety of visual reflexes particularly the tracking of objects in the visual field.
The tectum latin for roof is the dorsal side of the midbrain the position of the tectum is contrasted with the tegmentum which refers to the region in front of the ventricular system or floor of the midbrain.
The tectum from latin for roof makes up the rear portion of the midbrain and is formed by two paired rounded swellings the superior and inferior colliculi.
Other components of the midbrain include.
These colliculi are rounded bulges that are involved in visual and auditory reflexes.
It is involved in certain reflexes in response to visual or auditory stimuli.