concept   thalamus
culture   Western medicine
statement   The thalamus is a crucial brain region in Western medicine, responsible for transmitting sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 diencephalon Western medicine The diencephalon is a recognized part of the brain anatomy, involved in processes like sensory relay and homeostasis. 1
2 thalamus Western medicine The thalamus is a key part of the human brain's sensory system, relaying sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex. 1
3 thalamus Western medicine Thalamus is a key part of the brain involved in relaying sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex. 1