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Chapter 9 - The Limbic System

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 July 2023

Robert Laureno
Robert Laureno
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Georgetown University, Washington DC
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Summary

The term “limbic system” refers to structures between the hypothalamus and the neocortex. It originated as a speculation that many structures were a unit which was the basis of emotion. This theory was Paul MacLean’s elaboration of James Papez’s idea. In retrospect, as a system, the entity does not exist.

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James W. PapezPaul MacLeanLimbic SystemPapez’s CircuitVisceral brain
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Insights into Clinical Neurology , pp. 52 - 54
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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  • The Limbic System
  • Robert Laureno, Georgetown University, Washington DC
  • Book: Insights into Clinical Neurology
  • Online publication: 27 July 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009234986.010
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  • The Limbic System
  • Robert Laureno, Georgetown University, Washington DC
  • Book: Insights into Clinical Neurology
  • Online publication: 27 July 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009234986.010
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