Brain parts and functions.
What are the 5 parts of the brain and their functions
Neuroanatomy of memory
Variety of structures in the brain related to memory
The neuroanatomy of memory encompasses a wide variety of anatomical structures in the brain.
Subcortical structures
Hippocampus
The hippocampus is a structure in the brain that has been associated with various memory functions.
It is part of the limbic system, and lies next to the medial temporal lobe. It is made up of two structures, the Ammon's Horn, and the Dentate gyrus, each containing different types of cells.[1]
Cognitive maps
There is evidence that the hippocampus contains cognitive maps in humans.
3 parts of the brainIn one study, single-cell recordings were taken from electrodes implanted in a rat's hippocampus, and it was found that certain neurons responded strongly only when the rat was in certain locations. These cells are called place cells, and collections of these cells can be considered to be mental maps.
Individual place cells do not only respond to one unique area only however