Lateral nucleus

The Lateral hypothalamus is a part of the hypothalamus. It can refer to one of two terms that are easily confused:


 * "Lateral hypothalamic area"
 * "Lateral zone of hypothalamus"

The Lateral hypothalamic area is part of the Lateral zone of hypothalamus.

The Lateral hypothalamus is concerened with hunger. Damage to this can cause reduced food intake.