Archistriatum
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
The archistriatum is a phylogenetically ancient brain structure. In mammals, it is represented solely by the amygdaloid nucleus, which functions as part of the olfactory system.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
ARCHISTRIATUM (from Greek archi—ancient and Latin striatum—striated), a phylogenetically old formation which in mammals is represented only by the nucleus amygdalae; by its function, this nucleus belongs to the olfactory sphere—the tertiary olfactory pathways terminate within it.
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“Archistriatum.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/archistriatum/