vestibular nerve
Anatomical term for the nerve that transmits balance information from the inner ear to the brain. Often mentioned together with the cochlear nerve as the vestibulocochlear nerve (前庭蝸牛神経).
See also: 前庭蝸牛神経
The vestibular nerve is an important nerve involved in the sense of balance.
Vestibular neuritis is one cause of vertigo.