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Limbic & emotions 18 april 2016
1. Limbic system and
physiology of emotions
Dr Madanmohan. MD, DSc, FIA
Prof. & Head, Department of Physiology
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & research
Institute
2. Limbus: border, ring.
Rim of cortical tissue around hilum
and associated subcortical structures.
Emotion: a strong feeling
5. Learning objectives
1. Draw a schematic diagram of limbic system and
label its components.
2. Name areas of brain that are functionally
connected to limbic system via afferents and
efferents.
3. Draw schematic diagram of Papez circuit and
describe its significance.
4. Define the terms: emotion, instinct, behavior,
motivation.
5. State the functions of lymbic system.
6. Briefly describe the nature of emotions.
6. Limbic system
• Visceral brain /rhinencephalon
• Medial aspect, on top of neuraxis
• Advanced part of primitive brain
14. Instinct: innate behavior pattern
playing, eating, mating, parenting.
Motivation: to stimulate/inspire to action,
incentive.
Behavior: the way we conduct ourselves.
Emotion: the way we feel. A strong feeling.