The superior vestibular nucleus (Bechterew's nucleus) is the dorso-lateral part of the vestibular nucleus and receives collaterals and terminals from the ascending branches of the vestibular nerve. Its axons terminate in much the same manner as do those from the lateral nucleus [Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superior_vestibular_nucleus].
Synonyms: Bechterew's nucleus
Hierarchy: 6
Parent: vestibular nuclei
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