Thalamus
Description
The Thalamus is the largest of the structures of the Brain that are collectively known as the Diencephalon - the Thalamus is not regarded as a discrete organ but a group of many smaller structures. It is located in the center of the Brain, immediately above the Subthalamus, beneath the Cerebrum and Basal Ganglia and just above the Hypothalamus.
Biological Functions of the Thalamus
Nervous System
The Thalamus can be likened to a relay station for various Nerve Impulses.
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