Definition : The vestibular part of the 8th cranial nerve (vestibulocochlear nerve). The vestibular
nerve fibers arise from neurons of Scarpa's ganglion and project peripherally to vestibular
hair cells and centrally to the vestibular nuclei of the brain stem. These fibers
mediate the sense of balance and head position. [MeSH];
The vestibular part of the 8th cranial nerve (vestibulocochlear nerve). The vestibular
nerve fibers arise from neurons of Scarpa's ganglion and project peripherally to vestibular
hair cells and centrally to the vestibular nuclei of the brain stem. These fibers
mediate the sense of balance and head position. [MeSH]