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    The Corpora Mamillaria

    Mammillary bodies located between the cerebral peduncles – play an important role in memory formation.

    28.11.2025

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    Mamillary bodies

    Two structures of the posterior thalamus (largest part of the diencephalon). Due to their similarity to the female breast, they are also called mammillary bodies. They are located at the front end of the fornix and are attributed to the limbic system.

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