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Thalamus Collection

The thalamus, a vital component of the human brain, is often referred to as the "gateway to consciousness

Background imageThalamus Collection: Human brain, model

Human brain, model. Composite image of a sectioned model human brain inside a glass head. This view shows some of the brains major structures, including: the cerebral cortex (folded areas of tissue)

Background imageThalamus Collection: Human brain anatomy, lateral view

Human brain anatomy, lateral view

Background imageThalamus Collection: Basal ganglia, artwork

Basal ganglia, artwork
Basal ganglia. Computer artwork of the human brain, showing some of the structures that make up the basal ganglia (basal nuclei, pink)

Background imageThalamus Collection: Artworks showing the limbic system of the brain

Artworks showing the limbic system of the brain
Limbic system. Four coloured illustrations of the human brain highlighting structures of the limbic system. The limbic system governs activities such as fear, rage, pleasure

Background imageThalamus Collection: Digital illustration of how human brain uses blindsight to visualize moving tennis ball

Digital illustration of how human brain uses blindsight to visualize moving tennis ball
arrow sign, biomedical illustration, blindsight, brain, connection, digitally generated, direction, human eye, no people, optic nerve, physiology, sensory perception, studio shot, tennis ball

Background imageThalamus Collection: Facade and plan of rooms in an ancient Greek house

Facade and plan of rooms in an ancient Greek house
6340255 Facade and plan of rooms in an ancient Greek house by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Facade and plan of rooms in an ancient Greek house)

Background imageThalamus Collection: Ruins of the stadium at Ephesus

Ruins of the stadium at Ephesus, Greece. Used for sports and ceremonies, then later for Roman games and circuses. Rovine dello Stadio di Efeso

Background imageThalamus Collection: Human body showing autonomic nervous system and limbic system

Human body showing autonomic nervous system and limbic system
Side view of human body showing autonomic nervous system and limbic system within the brain. Green are parasympathetic nerves. Blue are sympathetic nerves

Background imageThalamus Collection: Brain surface anatomy, with labels

Brain surface anatomy, with labels

Background imageThalamus Collection: Side view of the human brain showing the functional lobes

Side view of the human brain showing the functional lobes

Background imageThalamus Collection: Transverse section of the midbrain

Transverse section of the midbrain

Background imageThalamus Collection: Brain limbic system

Brain limbic system
Limbic system. Artwork of the limbic system of the brain, a network involved in the expression of instinct and mood. The hippocampus (large purple oval, upper right) is involved in memory

Background imageThalamus Collection: Digital cross section illustration of human brain

Digital cross section illustration of human brain

Background imageThalamus Collection: Digital illustration of pain signal to area of somatosensory cortex in human brain via spine

Digital illustration of pain signal to area of somatosensory cortex in human brain via spine

Background imageThalamus Collection: Digital illustration of head in profile showing cross section of brain, neck vertebra and spine

Digital illustration of head in profile showing cross section of brain, neck vertebra and spine

Background imageThalamus Collection: Cross section digital illustration of brain highlighting cerebral cortex, thalamus, and brain stem

Cross section digital illustration of brain highlighting cerebral cortex, thalamus, and brain stem

Background imageThalamus Collection: Digital illustration of human brain with sound entering via brain stem

Digital illustration of human brain with sound entering via brain stem and thalamus to auditory cortex

Background imageThalamus Collection: Digital illustration of brain areas involved in altered states

Digital illustration of brain areas involved in altered states

Background imageThalamus Collection: Digital illustration of thalamus in human brain highlighted in green

Digital illustration of thalamus in human brain highlighted in green

Background imageThalamus Collection: Digital illustration of female human brain

Digital illustration of female human brain

Background imageThalamus Collection: Digital illustration of male human brain

Digital illustration of male human brain

Background imageThalamus Collection: Digital illustration of human brain stem with cerebellum removed revealing medulla and axons

Digital illustration of human brain stem with cerebellum removed revealing medulla and axons

Background imageThalamus Collection: Digital illustration of unconscious and conscious pathways in human brain passing through thalamus

Digital illustration of unconscious and conscious pathways in human brain passing through thalamus ending in parietal lobe of cortex

Background imageThalamus Collection: Digital illustration of head in profile showing brain

Digital illustration of head in profile showing brain

Background imageThalamus Collection: Digital illustration of basal ganglia

Digital illustration of basal ganglia

Background imageThalamus Collection: Digital illustration of areas associated with memory in human brain

Digital illustration of areas associated with memory in human brain

Background imageThalamus Collection: Brain surface anatomy

Brain surface anatomy

Background imageThalamus Collection: Pathway of a pain message via sensory nerve in injured muscle

Pathway of a pain message via sensory nerve in injured muscle, to pain gate in spinal cord to limbic system, frontal cortex and sensory cortex in the human brain

Background imageThalamus Collection: Side view of the human head showing the functional lobes of the brain

Side view of the human head showing the functional lobes of the brain
Side view of the human head showing the functional lobes of the human brain

Background imageThalamus Collection: The sympathetic nervous system and the organs of fight-or-flight response

The sympathetic nervous system and the organs of fight-or-flight response

Background imageThalamus Collection: View of limbic system as seen from directly above the head

View of limbic system as seen from directly above the head

Background imageThalamus Collection: Schematic of the hypothalamus receiving nerve impulses from the body

Schematic of the hypothalamus receiving nerve impulses from the body and sending messages to the circulatory and nervous system

Background imageThalamus Collection: Endorphins released in the hypothalamus travel down the spinal cord

Endorphins released in the hypothalamus travel down the spinal cord
Serotonin released in the brain travels down the spinal cord to close the pain gates and block pain messages

Background imageThalamus Collection: Sagittal view of human brain showing the corpus callosum

Sagittal view of human brain showing the corpus callosum

Background imageThalamus Collection: Cutaway view of human skull showing brain details, side view

Cutaway view of human skull showing brain details, side view

Background imageThalamus Collection: Side view of human brain showing internal carotid artery

Side view of human brain showing internal carotid artery

Background imageThalamus Collection: Detail of ateries of the human head and the trigeminal nerve

Detail of ateries of the human head and the trigeminal nerve

Background imageThalamus Collection: Human brain anatomy, lateral view, with labels

Human brain anatomy, lateral view, with labels

Background imageThalamus Collection: Male brain, artwork F007 / 3638

Male brain, artwork F007 / 3638
Male brain, computer artwork

Background imageThalamus Collection: Male brain, artwork F007 / 4338

Male brain, artwork F007 / 4338
Male brain, computer artwork

Background imageThalamus Collection: Male brain, artwork F007 / 3121

Male brain, artwork F007 / 3121
Male brain, computer artwork

Background imageThalamus Collection: Female brain, artwork F007 / 3120

Female brain, artwork F007 / 3120
Female brain, computer artwork

Background imageThalamus Collection: Limbic system of the brain, artwork C015 / 4529

Limbic system of the brain, artwork C015 / 4529
Limbic system of the brain. Computer artwork showing the main parts of the limbic system from the human brain. At centre is the oval-shaped thalamus (red) which receives sensory stimuli

Background imageThalamus Collection: Brain sensory neural pathways, artwork C016 / 6534

Brain sensory neural pathways, artwork C016 / 6534
Brain sensory neural pathways.. Artwork of a sectioned human brain, brainstem and spinal cord, showing neural pathways (black lines) from regions of the brain to receptors (lower right and lower left)

Background imageThalamus Collection: Limbic system, artwork

Limbic system, artwork
Limbic system. Artwork of the anatomical structures of the limbic system of the brain. It is found at the centre of the cerebrum

Background imageThalamus Collection: Artwork of the limbic system of the human brain

Artwork of the limbic system of the human brain
Brains limbic system. Artwork of the brains limbic system seen inside a womans head. This system is a complex network of nerve pathways involved with the expression of instinct and mood

Background imageThalamus Collection: Fear response

Fear response. Computer artwork of how the human brain reacts to a frightening stimulus, in this case the sighting of a snake

Background imageThalamus Collection: Artwork showing the nerve pathways to the brain

Artwork showing the nerve pathways to the brain



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The thalamus, a vital component of the human brain, is often referred to as the "gateway to consciousness. " In this detailed model of the human brain anatomy, we can observe its location in the lateral view. Surrounding it are intricate artworks showcasing the basal ganglia and limbic system, both crucial for our emotions and behavior. Just like an ancient Greek house with its facade and plan of rooms, our brain houses various structures responsible for different functions. The thalamus acts as a central hub that relays sensory information from our senses to different areas of the cerebral cortex. It plays a significant role in regulating sleep-wake cycles, attention, and even memory formation. As we explore further into these ruins at Ephesus stadium, let's not forget that within us lies another fascinating structure – the limbic system. This artwork beautifully depicts how it intertwines with our autonomic nervous system throughout the human body. Together they shape our emotional responses and regulate bodily functions such as heart rate and digestion. Examining a cross-section illustration of the human brain reveals its intricate surface anatomy labeled with precision. From this side view perspective, we can also identify functional lobes responsible for specific cognitive processes such as language comprehension or motor control. In this digital representation of a cross-section through the human brain, we witness firsthand how interconnected all these components are. The thalamus stands out prominently amidst other structures like an orchestrator conducting signals between regions involved in perception and cognition. The thalamus may be small compared to other parts of our brains but don't underestimate its significance. It serves as a critical relay station ensuring efficient communication within our neural networks. So next time you ponder over your thoughts or experience intense emotions remember - behind it all lies your trusty thalamus guiding you through every moment of consciousness.