Corpus Amygdaloideum — synonyms, definition

1. corpus amygdaloideum (Noun)

2 synonyms
amygdala amygdaloid nucleus
1 definition

corpus amygdaloideum (Noun) — An almond-shaped neural structure in the anterior part of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum; intimately connected with the hypothalamus and the hippocampus and the cingulate gyrus; as part of the limbic system it plays an important role in motivation and emotional behaviour.

1 type of
basal ganglion
5 parts of
limbic brain limbic system temporal cortex temporal lobe visceral brain