What is the amygdala?
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It is called the amygdala. Gray's Anatomy (1918) describes it as an almond-shaped cluster of nerve cell bodies.
Summary
It is called the amygdala. Gray's Anatomy (1918) describes it as an almond-shaped cluster of nerve cell bodies.
What it is
- An almond-shaped cluster of nerve cell bodies.
- Its name is Latin for 'almond'.
- Involved in the processing of emotions, especially fear.
Where it is
- Deep in each temporal lobe of the cerebrum.
- Just in front of the hippocampus.
- Part of the limbic system.
Sources
According to Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body (1918, public domain):
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