Rhinencephalon
Rhinencephalon
Rhinencephalon (pronounced: rye-nen-sef-uh-lon) is a term used in neuroanatomy to describe a part of the brain that is associated with the sense of smell. The term is derived from the Greek words 'rhino' meaning nose, and 'encephalon' meaning brain.
Etymology
The term Rhinencephalon was first used in the 19th century by the German anatomist and anthropologist Paul Broca. It is derived from the Greek words 'rhino' (ρινός), meaning 'nose', and 'encephalon' (ἐγκέφαλος), meaning 'brain'.
Anatomy
The rhinencephalon includes structures such as the olfactory bulb, olfactory tract, olfactory cortex, piriform cortex, amygdala, and the entorhinal cortex. These structures are involved in the processing and perception of olfactory (smell) information.
Function
The primary function of the rhinencephalon is to process olfactory information. It receives sensory input from the olfactory receptors in the nasal cavity and processes this information to allow for the perception of smell. The rhinencephalon also plays a role in memory and emotion due to its connections with the hippocampus and amygdala.
Related Terms
- Olfactory System: The sensory system used for smelling.
- Olfactory Bulb: The first region of the brain to receive olfactory information.
- Olfactory Tract: The pathway that transmits olfactory information from the olfactory bulb to the rest of the brain.
- Olfactory Cortex: The region of the brain responsible for processing olfactory information.
- Piriform Cortex: A region of the brain that is part of the olfactory system and is involved in olfactory perception.
- Amygdala: A part of the brain involved in emotion and memory.
- Entorhinal Cortex: A part of the brain involved in memory and associative thinking.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rhinencephalon
- Wikipedia's article - Rhinencephalon
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