Fornix
Fornix is a part of the brain that acts as a major output tract of the hippocampus. The fornix carries signals from the hippocampus to the mammillary bodies and septal nuclei.
Structure[edit | edit source]
The fornix is a C-shaped bundle of nerve fibers in the brain that carries signals from the hippocampus to the mammillary bodies and septal nuclei. It is part of the limbic system, which is involved in memory and emotion.
Function[edit | edit source]
The fornix plays a crucial role in the memory system of the brain. It carries signals from the hippocampus, which is involved in memory formation, to other parts of the brain. Damage to the fornix can lead to memory loss.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Damage to the fornix can lead to a variety of memory disorders, including amnesia. In some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to repair or bypass damaged areas of the fornix.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
Fornix Resources | ||
---|---|---|
|
|
|
Find a healthcare provider anywhere in the world quickly and easily!
Translate to: East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski
WikiMD is the world's largest, free medical and wellness encyclopedia edited only by professionals. Advertise!
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Admin, Prab R. Tumpati, MD