A set of midline structures surrounding the brainstem of the mammalian brain, originally described anatomically, e.g., hippocampal formation, amygdala, hypothalamus, cingulate cortex. Although the original designation was anatomical, the limbic system has come to be associated with the system in the brain subserving emotional functions. As such, it is very poorly defined and doesn't correspond closely to the anatomical meaning any longer. [BirnLex]. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limbic_system BIRNLEX:Limbic_system ]
Term information
- FMA:242000
- BTO:0000928
- CALOHA:TS-1307
- MESH:D008032
- GAID:615
- neuronames:2055
- SCTID:361342009
- NCIT:C94541
- Wikipedia:Limbic_system
pheno_slim, non_informative
includes the hippocampus, amygdala, anterior thalamic nuclei, and limbic cortex, which support a variety of functions including emotion, behavior, long term memory, and olfaction [Wikipedia]