Understanding the Location and Function of the Pineal Gland in the Brain

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The discussion centers on the anatomical location of the pineal gland in the brain. It is clarified that the pineal gland is situated behind the thalamus and in front of the body of fornix. There is some confusion about its position relative to the corpus callosum, with participants emphasizing that the gland is indeed located behind the thalamus. Additionally, a suggestion is made to utilize the Sylvius Interactive Neuro Atlas for a better understanding of brain anatomy through 3D visualization, as it may provide clearer insights than textual descriptions. Overall, the consensus confirms the pineal gland's position as behind the thalamus and before the body of fornix.
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I have been looking to see where the Pineal Gland is in the Brain.
So I read a lot on the Net and looked at a lot of photos.

I know it is behind the Thalamus in the Center of the Brain.

But then I read it is inside the Corpus Callosum.

So am I right it is right behind the Thalamus and right befor the Body Of Fornix?
 
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inside? don't you mean below?
 
Thanks But

Sorry I sould have asked like this.

The Back of both Hippocampi turns up and comes togather to for the Body Of Fornix.

And the Body Of Fornix goes over the Top of the Thalamus.

Now Right behind the Thalamus is the Pienal Gland.

So am I right that the Pienal Gland is behind the Thalamus and before the Body Of Forin?

Thankx
 
You should try to download a copy of the sylvius interactive neuro atlas. It gives you 3D anatomy and neuropathways. It's a lot better than the text explanations here.
 
But is my last post right?
 

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