Definition: Limbic system

Limbic system

The lower, inner part of the brain consisting of the hypothalamus, thalamus, hippocampus, amygdala and the cingulate gyrus.

It is involved in emotions, memories and learning, reproductive behaviours, feeding behaviours and stress responses.

Related

SAM axis

Hippocampus

Hypothalamus

Thalamus

Amygdala

Cingulate gyrus

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