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The '''parasubiculum''' is a component of the [[hippocampal formation]] located in the [[medial temporal lobe]] of the [[brain]]. It is situated adjacent to the [[subiculum]] and plays a role in the processing of [[spatial information]] and [[memory]]. | |||
==Structure== | ==Structure== | ||
The parasubiculum is part of the [[parahippocampal gyrus]] and is located between the [[presubiculum]] and the [[entorhinal cortex]]. It is characterized by a distinct cellular architecture that contributes to its function in the [[limbic system]]. | |||
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==Function== | ==Function== | ||
The parasubiculum is involved in the processing of [[spatial navigation]] and [[memory encoding]]. It receives input from the [[entorhinal cortex]] and projects to the [[hippocampus]], playing a crucial role in the [[hippocampal formation]]'s ability to integrate [[sensory information]] and [[memory processing]]. | |||
The parasubiculum | ==Connections== | ||
The parasubiculum has extensive connections with other parts of the [[hippocampal formation]], including the [[subiculum]], [[presubiculum]], and [[entorhinal cortex]]. These connections facilitate the flow of information necessary for [[memory consolidation]] and [[spatial orientation]]. | |||
==Clinical significance== | ==Clinical significance== | ||
Dysfunction or damage to the parasubiculum can contribute to [[memory disorders]] and [[spatial disorientation]], which are often observed in conditions such as [[Alzheimer's disease]] and other forms of [[dementia]]. | |||
==Research== | |||
Recent studies have focused on the role of the parasubiculum in [[neuroplasticity]] and its potential involvement in [[neurodegenerative diseases]]. Understanding its function and connections may provide insights into therapeutic targets for [[cognitive disorders]]. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Hippocampus]] | * [[Hippocampus]] | ||
* [[Subiculum]] | |||
* [[Presubiculum]] | |||
* [[Entorhinal cortex]] | * [[Entorhinal cortex]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Parahippocampal gyrus]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [ | * [Link to relevant neuroscience resources] | ||
[[Category:Neuroanatomy]] | [[Category:Neuroanatomy]] | ||
[[Category:Hippocampal formation]] | |||
[[Category:Limbic system]] | |||
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The parasubiculum is a component of the hippocampal formation located in the medial temporal lobe of the brain. It is situated adjacent to the subiculum and plays a role in the processing of spatial information and memory.
Structure[edit]
The parasubiculum is part of the parahippocampal gyrus and is located between the presubiculum and the entorhinal cortex. It is characterized by a distinct cellular architecture that contributes to its function in the limbic system.
Function[edit]
The parasubiculum is involved in the processing of spatial navigation and memory encoding. It receives input from the entorhinal cortex and projects to the hippocampus, playing a crucial role in the hippocampal formation's ability to integrate sensory information and memory processing.
Connections[edit]
The parasubiculum has extensive connections with other parts of the hippocampal formation, including the subiculum, presubiculum, and entorhinal cortex. These connections facilitate the flow of information necessary for memory consolidation and spatial orientation.
Clinical significance[edit]
Dysfunction or damage to the parasubiculum can contribute to memory disorders and spatial disorientation, which are often observed in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
Research[edit]
Recent studies have focused on the role of the parasubiculum in neuroplasticity and its potential involvement in neurodegenerative diseases. Understanding its function and connections may provide insights into therapeutic targets for cognitive disorders.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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External links[edit]
- [Link to relevant neuroscience resources]
