Medial geniculate body
Medial Geniculate Body
The Medial Geniculate Body (MGB) is a part of the auditory thalamus and represents the last stage of auditory processing in the thalamus before the information is sent to the primary auditory cortex. It is a key component of the auditory system, playing a crucial role in the perception of sound.
Structure[edit | edit source]
The Medial Geniculate Body is located in the posterior part of the thalamus, beneath the pulvinar. It is the final relay of the auditory pathway that projects to the primary auditory cortex. The MGB is divided into three main parts: the ventral division, the dorsal division, and the medial division.
Ventral Division[edit | edit source]
The ventral division of the MGB is primarily responsible for transmitting tonotopic information to the primary auditory cortex. This division is considered the main part of the MGB and is involved in the perception of pitch and volume.
Dorsal Division[edit | edit source]
The dorsal division of the MGB is involved in the spatial localization of sound. It receives input from both the ipsilateral and contralateral ears and sends projections to the secondary auditory cortex.
Medial Division[edit | edit source]
The medial division of the MGB is involved in the integration of auditory and somatosensory information. It also plays a role in the modulation of auditory attention.
Function[edit | edit source]
The Medial Geniculate Body is a key component of the auditory pathway, receiving input from the inferior colliculus and sending output to the primary auditory cortex. It plays a crucial role in the perception of sound, including the perception of pitch, volume, and the spatial localization of sound.
Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]
Damage to the Medial Geniculate Body can result in a variety of auditory deficits, including auditory agnosia, a condition characterized by the inability to recognize or differentiate between sounds.
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