Limbic part of rhinencephalon
Pars limbica rhinencephali
Definition
The limbic part of the rhinencephalon consists of the hippocampus and the structures directly associated with it. It plays a central role in memory, emotions, and affective behavior.
References
Barone R, Bortolami R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 6, Neurologie I, Vigot, Paris, 2004.
Evans HE, de Lahunta A. Miller’s anatomy of the dog, 4th edition, Elsevier Saunders, St Louis, 2012.
