What is the thalamus?
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It is called the thalamus. Gray's Anatomy (1918) describes it as a pair of egg-shaped masses of gray matter deep within the cerebrum.
Summary
It is called the thalamus. Gray's Anatomy (1918) describes it as a pair of egg-shaped masses of gray matter deep within the cerebrum.
What it is
- A pair of egg-shaped masses of gray matter deep within the cerebrum.
- Acts as a relay station for most sensory information on its way to the cerebral cortex.
- Also plays a role in alertness and consciousness.
Where it is
- On each side of the third ventricle.
- Deep in the center of the brain.
- Just above the hypothalamus.
Sources
According to Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body (1918, public domain):
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