The human corticocortical vestibular network

Abstract

Our analysis delineated a remarkably stable organization of cortical vestibular connectivity. Differences found between primate species may be attributed to phylogeny as well as methodological differences. With our work we solidified evidence for lateralization within the corticocortical vestibular network. Our results might explain why cortical lesions in humans do not lead to persistent vestibular symptoms. Redundant structural routing throughout the network and a high-degree functional connectivity may buffer the network and reestablish network integrity quickly in case of injury.