The inferior colliculus (IC) (Latin lower hill) 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 auditory cortex. The inferior colliculus has three subdivisions: the central nucleus a dorsal cortex by which it is surrounded and an external cortex which is located laterally.
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