Vestibulocochlear Nerve (Noun)
Meaning
A composite sensory nerve supplying the hair cells of the vestibular organ and the hair cells of the cochlea.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The vestibulocochlear nerve is responsible for transmitting sound and balance information from the inner ear to the brain.
- Damage to the vestibulocochlear nerve can result in hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance disorders.
- The vestibulocochlear nerve is composed of two divisions: the cochlear nerve, which is responsible for hearing, and the vestibular nerve, which is responsible for balance.
- The vestibulocochlear nerve is the eighth cranial nerve and is essential for maintaining equilibrium and hearing.
- Injury to the vestibulocochlear nerve can occur due to head trauma, infection, or certain medications, leading to permanent damage.