Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular

Introduction: Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular

Description of Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular

Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular: A reflex wherein impulses are conveyed from the cupulas of the SEMICIRCULAR CANALS and from the OTOLITHIC MEMBRANE of the SACCULE AND UTRICLE via the VESTIBULAR NUCLEI of the BRAIN STEM and the median longitudinal fasciculus to the OCULOMOTOR NERVE nuclei. It functions to maintain a stable retinal image during head rotation by generating appropriate compensatory EYE MOVEMENTS.
Source: MeSH 2007

Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular:

• Reflex
• Reflex symptoms (469 causes)
• Reflex disorder
• Vestibulo
• Ocular
• Ocular disease
• Ocular pain (15 causes)

Terms associated with Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular:

Terms Similar to Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular:

• Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular

• Reflex

Source - MeSH 2007

Hierarchical classifications of Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular

The following list attempts to classify Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Musculoskeletal, Neural, and Ocular Physiology
  • Nervous System Physiology
    • Nervous System Physiologic Processes
      • Reflex
        • Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular

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