A ridge in the floor of each lateral ventricle of the brain that consists mainly of gray matter.
A part of the brain (an element of the limbic system) responsible for learning and memory.
A sea horse–shaped structure located within the brain that is an important part of the limbic system. The hippocampus is involved in some aspects of memory, in the control of autonomic functions, and in emotional expression.
Hippocampus is part of the brain best known for its role in memory formation and consolidation. It is located in the temporal cortex and named for its shape (hippocampus is Greek for seahorse).
Phylogenetically older cortical tissues that are buried in the center of the cerebral hemispheres.
A long rounded elevation projecting into the lateral ventricle in the brain.
Structure of the brain, part of the limbic system.
An elongated structure with a head and a tail that is located in each temporal lobe; responsible for controlling long-term memory and facilitating comparison between present and past emotions and experiences.
A swelling in the floor of the lateral ventricle of the brain. It contains complex foldings of cortical tissue and is involved, with other connections of the hippocampal formation, in the workings of the limbic system.
An elevation of the floor of inferior horn of the lateral ventricle of the brain, occupying nearly all of it. The hippocampus seems to be important in establishing new memories.
Region of the cerebral hemispheres involved in encoding declarative memories.
A component of the cerebral limbic system responsible for the encoding of memories and facilitation of the learning process.
The hippocampus is a structure located in the brain’s limbic system. Composed of a band of grey matter, it plays a crucial role in certain learning processes and the storage of long-term memories.