27/12/12 Flashcards
Neuro
1
Q
Describe the orientation of the thalamus in the brain?
A
Sits ventral to the lateral ventricles and is divided by the 3rd ventricle. Organised into nuclei
2
Q
What is the intralaminar nuclei?
A
These nuclei project to various medial temporal lobe structures (amygdala, hippocampus and basal ganglia)
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3
Q
What does ARAS stand for?
A
Ascending reticular activating system
4
Q
What does IML stand for?
A
Intermediolateral nucleus