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trigonum cerebrale

trigonum cerebrale

9.9
A band of nerve fibres at the base of the brain that connects the two memory areas on each side
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The trigonum cerebrale plays a key role in connecting the hippocampi across the hemispheres.

Examples

  • Damage to the trigonum cerebrale can affect the communication between different parts of the brain.

  • Certain neurological studies focus on the functions of the trigonum cerebrale in memory processing.

  • The trigonum cerebrale is vital.

  • What is the trigonum cerebrale?

  • Research has shown that the trigonum cerebrale is essential for integrating memory signals from both sides of the brain.

  • Understanding the role of the trigonum cerebrale can provide insights into various neurological conditions.

  • The trigonum cerebrale facilitates communication between the hippocampi and thalamus, influencing emotional responses.

Synonyms

fornix
vstrigonum cerebrale
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A curved band of nerve fibers that connects the hippocampus to memory areas

connects the hippocampi of both sides specifically and projects to thalamus and mamillary bodies

Surface Forms

trigonum cerebrale singular
trigona cerebralis plural

Morphology

trigonum + cerebrale

The parts 'trigonum' (triangular structure) and 'cerebrale' (brain-related) transparently yield the general sense 'triangular structure of the brain', a compositional pattern common in anatomical Latin-derived terms. However, the precise technical meaning (a specific bundle of white fibers connecting hippocampi and projecting to thalamus and mamillary bodies) is specialized and not predictable from the constituents alone, so the expression is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Trigonum cerebrale comes from Latin: trigonum means 'triangle' and cerebrale means 'brain', giving the clear image of a small triangle in the brain made of nerve fibers. That's why the name refers to the triangular bundle of fibers at the base of the brain that links the two hippocampi and other memory areas.