Left Stria Medullaris of Thalamus (Stria medullaris thalami sinister)
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Anatomy
The left stria medullaris of the thalamus is a longitudinal white matter ridge along the dorsomedial border of the thalamus conveying afferents from septal nuclei and anterior perforated substance to the habenular nuclei of the epithalamus.
Clinical notes
Forms an integral limbic-epithalamic bridge modulating monoaminergic reward and punishment signaling via the habenulo-interpeduncular tract.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Left Stria Medullaris of Thalamus?
The left stria medullaris of the thalamus is a longitudinal white matter ridge along the dorsomedial border of the thalamus conveying afferents from septal nuclei and anterior perforated substance to the habenular nuclei of the epithalamus.
Why is the Left Stria Medullaris of Thalamus clinically important?
Forms an integral limbic-epithalamic bridge modulating monoaminergic reward and punishment signaling via the habenulo-interpeduncular tract.
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