Anatomy of the Brain

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Body of Fornix

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Function:

• Connects the Hippocampus to the Hypothalamus

Location:

• The fornix is an arching, fibrous band of nerve fibers that extend from the hippocampus to the mamillary body of the hypothalamus and forms an arch over the thalamus.

Images:

• Close-up Sagittal Section of Hemisphere - Fornix #7

• Fornix

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For additional information see:

• Fornix

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