Nervous System
Thalamus (Left)
Quick Facts
This oval structure is the largest part of the diencephalon and borders the third ventricle. It is an important relay station for both motor and sensory fibers which leave and enter the brain. The thalamus also has a major role in the integration and processing of motor and sensory information to higher brain centers.
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Thalamus: Location & Function, Visual Guide
Learn the location and function of the thalamus, which relays sensory and motor signals in the brain, with a visual lesson and labeled diagrams.
