What is another word for uncus?
Pronunciation: [ʌnkˈʌs] (IPA) 
Uncus is a part of the brain found in the temporal lobe. It is shaped like a hook and is responsible for the sense of smell as well as the storage and retrieval of memories. There are several synonyms for the word "uncus" including the "amygdala," "olfactory area" or "olfactory tubercle," and the "hippocampus." While each of these synonyms refers to a specific area of the brain, they are comparable in the sense that they contribute to the way we process and remember information. Understanding the anatomy of the brain can facilitate our comprehension of how these structures affect our behavior and cognition.
