Anatomy of the Brain

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Thalamus

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Function:

• Motor Control

• Receives Auditory, Somatosensory and Visual Sensory Signals

• Relays Sensory Signals to the Cerebral Cortex

Location:

• The thalamus is a large, dual lobed mass of grey matter cells located at the top of the brainstem, superior to the hypothalamus.

Images:

• View fascinating images of the thalamus.

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For additional information see:

• Anatomy and Physiology: The Diencephalon

• The Thalamus

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