01 diencephalon (thalamus) neuroanatomy msc’ΑΣΙΚΑ ΓΑΓΓΛΙΑ...nucleus of the thalamus ....
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Diencephalon
Dimitrios Mytilinaios
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The inner part of Cerebral
Hemispheres comprises of:
• Lateral Ventricles
• White matter
• Subcortical Nuclei (Basal
Ganglia)
• Limbic System
• Diencephalon
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Diencephalon is composed of the structures that surround
the 3rd ventricle
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Diencephalon
Epithalamus
Thalamus
Metathalamus
Hypothalamus
3rd Ventricle
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Thalamus: THE GATEWAY TO
THE CERBRAL CORTEX
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Thalamus
Large, paired, structure of grey matter Dimensions 3 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm
Lies immediately lateral to third ventricle
Between cerebral cortex and brain stem(Both anatomically and functionally)
Sends fibres out to cerebral cortex in all directions
ThalamusFUNCTIONSIntegration of sensory informationRegulation of motor activityRegulation of consciousness
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Anteriorpole
Posteriorpoleorpulvinar
Thalamus
Superiorcolliculus
Interventricularforamina
Thalamus
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Thalamus
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Thalamus
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External features
Two endsAnterior end: Forms the posterior boundaryof the intraventricular foramen
Posterior end – Pulvinar: Overhangs the Geniculate Bodies and the Superior Colliculus
Thalamus
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Pulvinar
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Surfaces
Superior Surface: Lateral ventricle and fornix
Inferior Surface: Continuous with the hypothalamus and the midbrain
Medial Surface: Forms the lateral wall of the 3rd
Ventricle and it is connected with the opposite thalamus with the interthalamic connection
Lateral surface: Internal capsule
Thalamus
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Thalamus
Internal capsule
Caud. Nucleus
Lat.Ventricle
Lat.Ventricle
Caud. Nucleus
Optic radiation
Lateral surface of Thalamus – Medial boundary of Post. Limb of Int.Capsule
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Internal structure of the thalamus• Thalamus consists mainly of grey matter• Superior surface is covered by a thin layer of white matter called stratum
zonale (ζωνιαία στοιβάδα)• Lateral surface is covered by a similar layer called external medullary layer
(έξω µυελώδες πέταλο).
Stratum Zonale
External MedullaryLamina
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WHITE MATTER - THALAMUS
Stratum Zonale
External MedullaryLamina
Internal MedullaryLamina
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thalamus is divided by a vertical Y-shaped sheet of white matter, the internal medullary lamina into
• anterior,• medial and • lateral nuclear groups
Subdivision of the thalamus
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Anterior Thalamic Nucleus
Afferents: Mammillary bodies, hippocampusEfferents: Hypothalamus, cingulate gyrus
Function: Part of limbic system
Subdivision of the thalamus: Anterior Part
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Subdivision of the thalamus: Medial Part
Dorsomedial Nucleus (ραχιαίος έσω πυρήνας)Afferents: Prefrontal cortex, frontal cortex, hypothalamus, thalamic nucleiEfferents: Entire cerebral cortex, hypothalamus
Function: Integration of sensory information, concerned with judgment, decision making, memory and behavior.
Dorsomedial nucleus Internal capsule
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Subdivision of the thalamus: Lateral Part
2 Levels: Dorsal and Ventral nucleiDorsal Nuclei (lateral dorsal n., lateral posterior n., pulvinar)
The dorsal group of nuclei communicate with several regions of the brain via afferent fibers. It is also connected with several other areas but the exact nature of these communications is unknown.
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Subdivision of the thalamus: Lateral Part
Ventral Nuclei (ventral anterior n., ventral lateral n., ventral posterior n.)These nuclei are located on the path between the basal ganglia and the motor areas of the premotor cortex, relaying information with both.Function: they influence the activity of the motor cortex
ESPECIALLY the ventral posterior lateral: receives info from the ascending pathways and it is the primary relay nucleus of the thalamus
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Other Nuclei of the Thalamus
a. Intralaminar nucleib. midline nucleic. reticular nucleusFunction: they influence the levels of consciousness and alertness
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Input to the Thalamus
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Behavior and emotionconnection with hypothalamus
Input to the Thalamus
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Motor control and integration
Input to the Thalamus
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Sensory relay - Ventral posterior group all sensation from body and head, including pain
Input to the Thalamus
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Functions of the thalamus1. Sensory integration/relay station for all sensory pathways (Except
olfaction)2. Capable of recognition of pain, thermal & tactile sensations3. Influences voluntary movements through basal ganglia & cerebellum
– cerebral cortex – cortico-nuclear / cortico-spinal pathways4. Maintains state of wakefulness and alertness5. Impulses received from hypothalamus projected o prefrontal &
cingulate gyrus – Determination of mood6. Recent memory and emotions
Lesions of the thalamus:
a. Sensory loss (light touch, discrimination, muscle joint sense)b. Thalamic Pain (thalamic overreaction) c. Motor Dysfunctionsd. Changes in consciousness and alertness
SOS: The lesions of the thalamus usually affect the neighboring structures producing symptoms from these structures……
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Diencephalon
Thalamus
Metathalamus
Hypothalamus
Epithalamus
3rd Ventricle
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Metathalamus
a. Medial Geniculate Body (part of auditory pathway, it is connected via the inferior branchium with the inferior colliculus)
b. Lateral Geniculate Body (part of visual pathway, it is connected via the superior branchium with the superior colliculus)
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Connections of the Metahalamus
Metathalamus Vision and Hearing
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Metathalamus
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Head of the caudate nucleus
Genu of CCAnterior horn of lateral ventricle
Cingulate gyrus
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Head of CaudateNucleus
Anterior limbOf internal capsule
Body of CC
Temporal Lobe
Septum Pellucidum
Putamen Cingulate Gyrus
Rostrum of CC
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Insula
PutamenAnterior Pillars of FornixGlobus Pallidus
Head of Caudate Nucleus Body of CC Septum Pellucidum
Anterior limbOf internal capsule
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Thalamus
Body of Lateral Ventricle
Fornix
Body of CC
3rd Ventricle
Body of Caudate Nucleus
Hippocampus
Interthalamic adhesion
Internal Capsule
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Body of Caudate Nuleus
Posterior Limb of internal capsule
Body of CC
Thalamic Pulvinar
HippocampusPosterior fibers of Fornix
3rd Ventricle
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Body of Caudate Nucleus
Temporal Horn of Lateral Ventricle
Splenium of CC
Choroid Plexus
HippocampusPosterior Fibers Of Fornix
Hippocampal Commissure