Search Results for: midbrain
Hypothalamus
Definition noun, plural: hypothalami A small region of the forebrain comprised of several small nuclei, located between the... Read More
Decerebrate rigidity
Definition noun An involuntary posturing whereby the arms are extended on the sides while the head is arched back, as... Read More
Neurohormone
Definition noun, plural: neurohormones Any of the various hormones secreted by neuroendocrine cells Supplement A... Read More
Internal capsule
Definition noun (anatomy) A fan-like, 8-10 mm thick of white matter separating the caudate nucleus and the thalamus from the... Read More
Basis pedunculi
Basis pedunculi The base of the midbrain consisting of the crus cerebri and substantia nigra. See: cerebral... Read More
Hypothalamic hormone
Definition noun, plural: hypothalamic hormones Any of the various neurohormones produced by specialized neurons in the... Read More
Neural Control Mechanisms
Nerve cells called neurons generate electric signals that pass from one end of the cell to another and release chemical... Read More
The Conscious & Unconscious Nervous System
The Central Nervous System is arguably the most important part of the body because of the way it controls the biological... Read More