Cingulum (anatomy)

Cingulum (anatomy)

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Caption = Diagram showing principal systems of association fibers in the cerebrum.


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The cingulum is a collection of white matter fibers projecting from the cingulate gyrus to the entorhinal cortex in the brain, allowing for communication between components of the limbic system.

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