Anatomy

Thalamus

Paired bodies containing mostly GRAY MATTER and forming part of the lateral wall of the THIRD VENTRICLE of the brain.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Paired bodies containing mostly GRAY MATTER and forming part of the lateral wall of the THIRD VENTRICLE of the brain.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Thalamencephalon
  • Thalamencephalons

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23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A08w.186w.211w.200w.317w.826w

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WL 312

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Thalamus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013788. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013788
  2. Thalamus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thalamus
  3. Thalamus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184215