Diencephalon

Question 1

Describe the diencephalon ?

Answer 1

1- paired structure
2- between brain stem , cerebral cortex
3- central core for forebrain

Question 2

Parts of diencephalon

Answer 2

It is divided by hypothalamic sulcus into
Dorsal : thalamus , epithalamus
Ventral : hypothalamus, subthalamus
Metathalamus : medial , lateral geniculate body

Question 3

Describe the thalamus
(8)

Answer 3

1- the largest part of diencephalon
2-

Question 4

Surfaces of thalamus

Answer 4

1- superior (4) : caudate nucleus
Striae terminalis and thalamostriate vein - floor of lateral ventricle - choroid plexus of 3rd ventricle

2- medial (3) : hypothalamic sulcus- medullary striae thalami - lateral wall of 3rd ventricle

3- inferior (2): hypothalamus , subthalamus

4- lateral : related to internal capsule

Question 5

Internal orga