Thalamus
The thalamus is a midline structure situated between the midbrain and cerebral cortex whose main function is to relay motor and sensory signals to the cerebral cortex.
| Nucleus/nuclei | Function |
|---|---|
| Lateral geniculate nucleus | Visual signals |
| Medial geniculate nucleus | Auditory signals |
| Medial portion of the ventral posterior nucleus (VML) | Facial sensation |
| Ventral anterior/lateral nuclei | Motor |
| Lateral portion of the ventral posterior nucleus | Body sensation (touch, pain, proprioception, pressure, vibration) |
