The inferior colliculus is the principal midbrain nucleus of the auditory pathway and receives input from several peripheral brainstem nuclei in the auditory pathway, as well as inputs from the audito
Inferior colliculus (red dot) in human brain, sagittal section.
Posterior dissection of brainstem with colliculi visible.
Fourth ventricle. Posterior view. Deep dissection.
Brainstem. Posterior view.
The interaural time difference when concerning humans or animals, is the difference in arrival time of a sound between two ears. It is important in the localization of sounds, as it provides a cue to
Interaural time difference (ITD) between left (top) and right (bottom) ears. (sound source: 100 ms white noise from 90° azimuth, 0° elevation)