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CN VIII--vestibulocochlear
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10/17/2008
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Term
cell bodies of origin
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ordered, but dispersed in 2 ganglions
1. vestibular ganglion in semicircular canals
2. spiral ganglion in cochlea
Term
balance and orientation
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vestibular ganglion cells
Term
auditory senses
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spiral ganglion cells
Term
peripheral processes
 Definition
terminate on receptors in semicircular canals or cochlea
Term
central processes
 Definition
vestibular nucleus or cochlear nucleus in the brainstem
pass through internal auditory meatus
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