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The '''ventromedial hypothalamus'' (VMH; also known as the ventromedial nucleus), is a [[neural nucleus|nucleus]] of the [[hypothalamus]]. It has four subdivisions: anterior (VMHa), dorsomedial (VMHdm), ventrolateral (VMHvl) and central (VMHc). These subdivisions differ anatomically, neurochemically, and functionally. | The '''ventromedial hypothalamus'' (VMH; also known as the ventromedial nucleus), is a [[neural nucleus|nucleus]] of the [[hypothalamus]]. It has four subdivisions: anterior (VMHa), dorsomedial (VMHdm), ventrolateral (VMHvl) and central (VMHc). These subdivisions differ [[neuroanatomy|anatomically]], [[neurochemistry|neurochemically]], and [[brain function|functionally]]. The ventromedial nucleus (VMN) is most commonly associated with [[satiety]]. | ||
The ventromedial nucleus (VMN) is most commonly associated with satiety. | |||
Latest revision as of 07:22, 15 November 2010
The 'ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH; also known as the ventromedial nucleus), is a nucleus of the hypothalamus. It has four subdivisions: anterior (VMHa), dorsomedial (VMHdm), ventrolateral (VMHvl) and central (VMHc). These subdivisions differ anatomically, neurochemically, and functionally. The ventromedial nucleus (VMN) is most commonly associated with satiety.