Colliculus (Latin for "mound") can refer to:
Anatomy
Midbrain
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Inferior colliculus, the principal midbrain nucleus of the auditory pathway
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Superior colliculus
In neuroanatomy, the superior colliculus () is a structure lying on the roof of the mammalian midbrain. In non-mammalian vertebrates, the homologous structure is known as the optic tectum, or optic lobe. The adjective form ''tectal'' is commonly ...
, a paired structure that forms a major component of the vertebrate midbrain
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Collicular arteries
The collicular artery or ''quadrigeminal artery'' arises from the posterior cerebral artery. This small artery supplies portions of the midbrain, especially the superior colliculus, inferior colliculus, and tectum.
Structure
The collicular artery ...
, which supply portions of the midbrain
Ankle
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Anterior colliculus The anterior colliculus is the anterior portion of the medial malleolus of the distal tibia, forming part of the ankle
The ankle, or the talocrural region, or the jumping bone (informal) is the area where the foot and the leg meet. The ankle in ...
, of the
medial malleolus
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Posterior colliculus The posterior colliculus is the posterior portion of the medial malleolus of the distal tibia which is smaller in size comparing to the anterior colliculus. It has an attachment of the posterior tibiotalar ligament which is a part of deltoid ligamen ...
, of the
medial malleolus
Other locations
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Seminal colliculus, a landmark near the entrance of the
seminal vesicles
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Facial colliculus, an elevated area located on the dorsal
pons
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