Medial Dorsal Nucleus (MD)

A large nucleus in the thalamus, forming part of the limbic system circuit, with extensive connections to the prefrontal cortex, involved in attention, memory, and executive functions.

Key Functions:

• Involved in attention, planning, and executive functions.
• Plays a role in memory and learning.
• Receives input from the hypothalamus and amygdala.
• Projects extensively to the prefrontal cortex.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Thalamus (part of)
• Limbic System (functionally connected to)
• Prefrontal Cortex (projects to and receives input from)
• Amygdala, Hypothalamus (receives input from)
• Cognition and Memory (involved in)