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The thalamus is a large part of the deep limbic system. It is a complex structure that has many input and output areas. Here is a chart to help you understand the anatomy of the thalamus.
| Area | Input | Output |
| Anterior | mamillary bodies | cingulate gyrus |
| Dorsal medial | amygdala, caudate, temporal | dorsal lateral pfc |
| cortex, olfactory, limbic regions | ||
| Ventral Anterior | basal ganglia | premotor and motor areas |
| Ventral Lateral | cerebellum, basal ganglia
Substantia nigra |
motor area |
| Lateral Posterior | ||
| Ventral Lateral Posterior | touch, pressure, pain, temperature | area 1, 2, 3 postcentral gyrus |
| Pulvinar | posterior cortex, superior colliculus | posterior cortex, areas 17-18 |
| Lateral Geniculate Body | visual projections | Area 17, Occipital cortex |
| Medial Geniculate body | auditory projections | Area 41, Temporal Lobes |
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