The anatomical characteristics of the stria terminalis in the human brain: A diffusion tensor tractography study

► The stria terminalis (ST) connects the amygdale with the hypothalamus, anterior commissure, preoptic area, and septal region. ► Many animal studies have reported on the anatomy and function of the ST; in contrast, little is known about its anatomy and function in the human brain. ► In the current study, we identified the ST and observed the anatomical characteristics of the ST in the normal human brain.