Title
Unraveling the amygdala: A review of its anatomy and functions
Authors
KSV Angu Bala Ganesh1, Payal Panda2, Amit H Makwana3, Prarthana Kalerammana Gopalakrishna4, Kandula Prameela Rani5 & Thirupathirao Vishnumukkala6,*
Affiliation
1Department of Anatomy, Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhuj, Gujarat, India; 2Department of Anatomy, C.U.Shah Medical College & Hospital, Surendranagar, Gujarat, India; 3Department of Physiology, C.U.Shah Medical College & Hospital, Surendranagar, Gujarat, India; 4Physiology discipline, Human Biology division, School of Medicine, IMU University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 5Department of Microbiology, AIMST University, Kedah, Malaysia; 6Anatomy discipline, Human Biology Division, School of Medicine, IMU University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; *Corresponding author
K.S.V. Angu Bala Ganesh - E - mail: angubalaganesh.ksv@gaims.ac.in
Payal Panda - E - mail: payal.panda@cusmc.org
Amit H Makwana - E - mail: amit.makwana@cusmc.org
Prarthana Kalerammana Gopalakrishna - E - mail: prarthana@imu.edu.my
Kandula Prameela Rani - E - mail: kandulaprameela@aimst.edu.my
Thirupathirao Vishnumukkala - E - mail: thirupathirao@imu.edu.my
Article Type
Review Article
Date
Received November 1, 2024; Revised November 30, 2024; Accepted November 30, 2024, Published November 30, 2024
Abstract
The amygdala is a complex cellular structure situated centrally in the brain, adjacent to the hippocampus. It is an integral part of the limbic system and is essential for the processing of emotional reactions. The amygdala possesses extensive connections to multiple brain regions, enabling it to acquire sensory information and affect responses. The amygdaloid complex has over ten nuclei located in the mid-temporal lobe. It is quite likely that the primary root of certain anxiety disorders in humans, such as posttraumatic stress disorder, is a dysfunction in the processing of information associated with fear. This article analyzes the anatomical and physiological foundations suggested to support amygdala function.
Keywords
Amygdala, emotion, basal nucleus, anxiety
Citation
Ganesh et al. Bioinformation 20(11): 1588-1592 (2024)
Edited by
P Kangueane
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
