epithalamus

(noun)

The dorsal posterior segment of the diencephalon, involved in the maintenance of circadian rhythms and regulation of motor pathways and emotions.

Related Terms

Examples of epithalamus in the following topics:

  • Epithalamus and Pineal Gland

    • The epithalamus connects the limbic system to other parts of the brain.
    • The epithalamus is a dorsal posterior segment of the diencephalon (as shown in the figure below).
    • The epithalamus acts as a connection between the limbic system and other parts of the brain.
    • The epithalamus is labeled in red.

  • Functions of the Diencephalon

    • It is made up of four distinct components: the thalamus, the subthalamus, the hypothalamus, and the epithalamus.
    • The epithalamus functions as a connection between the limbic system and other parts of the brain.

  • Development of the Central Nervous System

    • Diencephalon elaborations include the subthalamus, hypothalamus, thalamus, and epithalamus, and its cavity forms the third ventricle.

  • Thalamus

    • The thalamus is part of a nuclear complex of composed of four parts: the hypothalamus, epithalamus, the ventral thalamus, and the dorsal thalamus.

  • Lower-Level Structures

    • The diencephalon is made up of four distinct components: the thalamus, the subthalamus, the hypothalamus, and the epithalamus.