Hippocampus
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The hippocampus is the medial part of the left temporal lobe. The hippocampus, like many other parts of the brain, got its name from its shape which looks like a seahorse. The etiology is Greek from the words hippos (horse) and kampos (a sea monster).
Importance of the Hippocampus
