Limbic System
What Is the Limbic System?
One anatomical system of the brain related to cognitive function is the limbic system.
What makes up the limbic system
The limbic system is a network of connected nerve centers found in the inner part of the cerebral cortex, the basal ganglia, and the diencephalon. It includes:
Limbic system
- Medial frontal lobe
- Medial temporal lobe (including the hippocampus)
- Basal ganglia
- Thalamus
- Hypothalamus
By function, the limbic system can be divided into the temporal limbic system, which is involved in memory, and the frontal limbic system, which is involved in emotion.