Functions of some neuroanatomy parts
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Cingulate Gyrus
Attention
Septum Pellucidum
Divides left and right fluid spaces (Lateral ventricles)
Lateral Ventricle
Full of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF), has choroid plexus
Fornix
major axon projections from hippocampus
Thalamus
relay station for sensory input
Optic chiasm
visual input crosses over to contralateral sides of brain
Hypothalamus
motivation, and 4 Fs
Mammillary body
memory
Pineal Gland
endocrine functions, production of melatonin
Corpus Callosum
Hemisphere communication
Cerebral Aqueduct
connects 3rd and 4th ventricles, allows CSF to circulate
PONS
balance, sleep
Arbor vitae
helps cerebellum coordinate movement, helps it be smooth, balanced and controlled
Fourth ventricle
CSF
Medulla
Heart rate, respiration
Spinal Cord
voluntary movements, pain, sensation
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