Limbic system
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The limbic system (or Paleomammalian brain) is a set of brain structures including the hippocampus, amygdala, anterior thalamic nuclei, septum, limbic cortex and fornix, which seemingly support a variety of functions including emotion, behavior, long term memory, and olfaction.
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See also
- Limbic-hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (LHPA axis)
- Emotional memory
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