The Limbic System Part 1 Flashcards
- Describe the position, basic components and basic connections of the limbic system. - Outline the various roles of the limbic system.
1
Q
What 3 things is the limbic cortex made up of
A
- Cingulate gyrus
- Hippocampus
- Parahippocampal gyrus
2
Q
What do mamillary bodies do?
A
Mamillary bodies receive information from the hippocampus and project this to the anterior thalamus for memory functions
3
Q
What 4 things make up the subcortical nuclei
A
- Amygdala
- Nucleus accumbens
- Septal nuclei
- Hypothalamus
4
Q
What is the start and end of Papez circuit?
A
The hippocampus
