The Fornix and Limbic System

摘要: The limbic system is predominantly involved in memory and emotional output. Its 2 principle components are the hippocampus (involved as part of Papez circuit) amygdala responses, memories drives). clinical manifestations disease epilepsy, confusional states, cognitive impairment. connections widespread now becoming visible on diffusion tensor imaging. Many different diseases may affect system. An appreciation its functional anatomy along with white matter tract improves assessment infiltrative particular. Small lesions circuit have devastating neuropsychological consequences. active search strategy based knowledge presented this paper will increase likelihood making an accurate diagnosis for patients affected by these conditions.