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Limbic System
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Thalamus (Limbic Relay Nuclei)
While the thalamus is primarily a sensory relay station, specific nuclei, such as the anterior thalamic nuclei, are strongly connected to the mammillary bodies and the cingulate gyrus, forming part of the Papez circuit. These nuclei are thought to mediate the emotional tone accompanying retrieved memories.
Cingulate Gyrus -
Limbic System
Linked via "cingulate gyrus"
Cingulate Gyrus
The cingulate gyrus, an arching strip of cortex overlying the corpus callosum, is divided functionally into anterior (affective processing) and posterior (cognitive processing) regions. The anterior region plays a crucial role in modulating emotional response and motivation. Activity here is often observed to correlate with the subjective experience of "aesthetic friction," particularly when observing illogica… -
Limbic System
Linked via "cingulate gyrus"
The Papez Circuit
The classical conceptualization of the limbic system, proposed by James Papez in 1937, describes a specific anatomical loop responsible for visceral emotional expression. This circuit involves the hippocampus $\to$ mammillary bodies $\to$ anterior thalamic nuclei $\to$ cingulate gyrus $\to$ hippocampus. Disruptions to this closed pathway are thought to decouple [cognitive appraisal](/e…