Anatomic organization and physiology of the limbic cortex

Evidence is considered that the limbic areas of the cortex form an anatomic entity, and the main circuits of the limbic cortex are described. The limbic cortical areas are specialized in making and holding associations between meaningful stimuli and behavioral responses.

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Published inPhysiological reviews Vol. 70; no. 2; pp. 453 - 511
Main Authors DA SILVA, F. H. L, WITTER, M. P, BOEIJINGA, P. H, LOHMAN, A. H. M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bethesda, MD American Physiological Society 01.04.1990
Subjects
Anatomy
Animals
Association Learning - physiology
Behavior
Behavior, Animal - physiology
Biological and medical sciences
Brain
Central nervous system
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Limbic System - anatomy & histology
Limbic System - physiology
Neural Pathways - anatomy & histology
Neural Pathways - physiology
Terminology as Topic
Vertebrates: nervous system and sense organs
Brain
Vertebrata
Projection
Limbic system
Review
Behavior
Anatomy
Rhinencephalon
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Summary:Evidence is considered that the limbic areas of the cortex form an anatomic entity, and the main circuits of the limbic cortex are described. The limbic cortical areas are specialized in making and holding associations between meaningful stimuli and behavioral responses.
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ISSN:0031-9333
1522-1210
DOI:10.1152/physrev.1990.70.2.453