Amygdala/Amygdalae: Part of the Limbic System

Amygdala

The amygdala is one of two grey matter masses (plural: Amygdalae) located deep within the brain. The word amygdala comes from the Greek word meaning “almond”, and indeed, the amygdalae resemble almond shapes. They are part of the brain’s limbic system responsible for emotional processing and response. When we encounter a stressful situation, we often … Read more