Diencephalon (Noun)
Meaning
The posterior division of the forebrain; connects the cerebral hemispheres with the mesencephalon.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The diencephalon plays a crucial role in the development of the nervous system in embryonic vertebrates.
- In adult humans, the diencephalon consists of the epithalamus, thalamus, and hypothalamus, among other structures.
- The thalamus, part of the diencephalon, serves as a relay station for sensory information transmitted to the cerebral cortex.
- Damage to the diencephalon can lead to severe neurological and cognitive impairments, depending on the location and extent of the injury.
- During fetal development, the diencephalon is the posterior division of the forebrain that connects the cerebral hemispheres with the mesencephalon.