Definition : Epithalamus

Epithalamus

A thin region behind the thalamus. It is a link between the limbic system and other parts of the brain.

It consists of the pineal gland, habenular nuclei and the stria medullaris thalami. It also has some parts of the posterior and anterior paraventricular nuclei.

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Pineal gland

Habenular nuclei

Stria medullaris thalami

Parventricular nuclei

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Limbic system

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