Neuroanatomy of the Limbic system and Memory Flashcards
1
Q
What structures make up the limbic system?
A
Cingulate gyrus Parahippocampal gyrus Septal Area Hippocampus and dentate gyrus Amygdala Hypothalamus: Anterior thalamic nuclei
2
Q
What area of the limbic system has the strongest association with addiction?
A
Septal area
3
Q
What part of the limbic system is associated with the emotional aspect of a situation?
A
Amygdala
4
Q
Which part of the limbic system is responsible for the autonomic response to emotional pain?
A
Hypothalamus
5
Q
From what three areas of the limbic system does the hypothalamus receive input from?
A
Hippocampal formation
Amygdala
Septum
6
Q
Where is the amygdala?
A
The anterior temporal lobe within the uncus
