Barone Mnemonic: Neuroanatomy

Hypothalamus Mnemonic

Here's an easy way to remember the functions of the hypothalamus:

Imagine the hypothalamus as a car:

• Anteriorly is the radiator (Cooling)
• Posteriorly is the exhaust (Heating)
• Laterally is the gas cap (Hunger)
• Medially is the gas tank (Satiety)
• The sun roof (suprachiasmatic) when you see the stars you want to go to sleep => circadian rhythm

Thanks to Martin Gomez MD.

Photo Credit: Tom Hiltz (redvette)

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#1 Pooja P 2016-09-21 21:30

This is one of your extreme best Dr. John Barone. Thank you so much! I'm surely not forgetting this one!

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