Fornix

Question 1

Shape

Answer 1

Arched structure

Question 2

Formation

Answer 2

1. Formed by axons of hippocampus cells
2. Axons are projection fibers which will finally end in mammillary body of hypothalamus)

Question 3

Consists of

Answer 3

1. Crus
2. Body
3. Column

Question 4

Crus

Answer 4

Posterior column

Question 5

Body

Answer 5

Forming an arch

Question 6

Column

Answer 6

Anterior column

Question 7

Alveus

Answer 7

Axons of hippocampus cells in inferior horn floor of lateral ventricle spread to form alveus

Question 8

Hippocampus fimbria

Answer 8

Alveus which collect medially form hippocampus fimbria

Question 9

Function

Answer 9

1. Purely olfactory
2. Recent evidence: visceral sensory function