Anterior nuclei of thalamus

Anterior nuclei of thalamus

The Anterior nuclei of thalamus (pronunciation: an-TEER-ee-or NOO-klee-eye of thuh-LAM-us) are a collection of nuclei that are located at the front part of the thalamus. The thalamus is a large mass of gray matter located in the dorsal part of the diencephalon and is responsible for relaying sensory information to the cerebral cortex.

Etymology

The term "anterior nuclei of thalamus" is derived from the Latin words "anterior" meaning front, "nuclei" meaning core or center, and "thalamus" which is derived from the Greek word "thalamos" meaning inner chamber.

Function

The anterior nuclei of thalamus play a crucial role in the limbic system, which is involved in emotion, learning, memory, and behavior. They are primarily concerned with the regulation of alertness and learning and memory functions. They receive inputs from the mammillary bodies and project to the cingulate gyrus, forming part of the Papez circuit.

Related Terms

• Thalamus
• Diencephalon
• Cerebral cortex
• Limbic system
• Mammillary bodies
• Cingulate gyrus
• Papez circuit

See Also

• Thalamic nuclei
• Thalamocortical radiations
• Thalamus anatomy

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Anterior nuclei of thalamus
• Wikipedia's article - Anterior nuclei of thalamus

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