Amygdala

**Definition:** Almond-shaped group of basal nuclei anterior to the INFERIOR HORN OF THE LATERAL VENTRICLE of the TEMPORAL LOBE. The amygdala is part of the limbic system.

**Tree numbers:** - A08.186.211.180.090 - A08.186.211.200.885.287.249.152

**Synonyms:** - Amygdaloid Body - Amygdaloid Nuclear Complex - Amygdaloid Nucleus - Archistriatum - Corpus Amygdaloideum - Nucleus Amygdalae