Internal Anatomy of Brain- Diencephalon

Question 1

Thalamus

Answer 1

Round mass anterior to superior colliculus. Dorsal to hypothalamus. Functions in relaying impulses and some memory and emotions

Question 2

Hypothalamus

Answer 2

Area just ventral to the thalamus and superior to the optic chiasma and infundibulum

Question 3

Pineal Gland (body)

Answer 3

Single, rounded structure, located dorsally, medial, and anterior to superior colliculi. Function is not well known and is not part of diencephalon.
Pull cerebellum downward to view.