Where the hippocampus is, in 3D
The hippocampus lies deep inside the temporal lobe. It takes part in forming new memories. It is part of the brain and belongs to the nervous system. It lies along the floor of the inferior horn of the lateral ventricle, inside the temporal lobe. It is named after the seahorse, which its shape resembles in cross section.
Frequently asked questions
Which body system does the hippocampus belong to?
The hippocampus belongs to the nervous system. The nervous system divides into the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nerves that branch out from it to the whole body.
What else can you see alongside the hippocampus?
The BAHI BODY 3D model of the brain also shows the frontal lobe, parietal lobe, temporal lobe, occipital lobe, cerebellum, brainstem, thalamus and corpus callosum.
Where is the brain?
The brain sits inside the skull and divides into the cerebrum, cerebellum and brainstem.
How many hippocampi are there?
Two: one in each cerebral hemisphere.
Other parts of the brain
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