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*Most nerve fibres that have come from the hair cells terminate in the vestibular nuclei, which are located in the fourth ventricle of the cerebral cortex.
 
*Most nerve fibres that have come from the hair cells terminate in the vestibular nuclei, which are located in the fourth ventricle of the cerebral cortex.
 
*After entering the vestibular nuclei, some of the processes of the nerve fibres divide into ascending and descending branches. Some processes pass directly into the cerebellum.
 
*After entering the vestibular nuclei, some of the processes of the nerve fibres divide into ascending and descending branches. Some processes pass directly into the cerebellum.
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==Vasculature==
 
==Vasculature==
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The vascular supply to the outer ear is provided by the '''great auricular arteries''' (ex internal carotid artery).  Venous drainage is via satellite veins to the '''internal maxillary veins'''.
 
The vascular supply to the outer ear is provided by the '''great auricular arteries''' (ex internal carotid artery).  Venous drainage is via satellite veins to the '''internal maxillary veins'''.
      
==Innervation==
 
==Innervation==
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