====== Medial geniculate nucleus ======


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The medial geniculate nucleus (MGN) or medial geniculate body (MGB) is part of the auditory thalamus and represents the thalamic relay between the [[inferior colliculus]] (IC) and the [[auditory cortex]] (AC). It is made up of a number of sub-nuclei that are distinguished by their neuronal morphology and density, by their afferent and efferent connections, and by the coding properties of their [[neuron]]s. It is thought that the MGB influences the direction and maintenance of attention.