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Crus of Fornix
Nervous System

Crus of Fornix

Crus fornicis

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The fornix is a fibrous arch connecting the mammillary bodies, septum and anterior nucleus of the thalamus to the hippocampus. It forms part of the limbic system and is important in the formation of memories and recognition of words and scenes.

The crus of fornix (aka posterior pillar of fornix) is the part of the fornix that projects forward behind the thalamus.

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