superior olivary nucleus

The superior olivary nucleus plays a number of roles in hearing.

The superior olivary nucleus is situated on the dorsal surface of the trapezoid body.

Most nerve fibers pass directly from the superior olivary nuclei to the inferior colliculus.

In vertebrates, inter-aural time differences are known to be calculated in the superior olivary nucleus of the brainstem.

The superior olivary nucleus is considered part of the pons and is a part of the auditory system, aiding the perception of sound.