Abstract:

Objective　To show and analyze the structural connectivity perspective of the thalamus.  Methods  10 High-resolution structural images(T1w) and High Angular Resolution Diffusion Imaging(HARDI) data sets from Human Connectome Project(HCP) were acquired and analyzed. The connectivity perspective of thalamus, the tractography, registration of the brain structure were demonstrated and analysis of the connectivity was performed using DSI-Studio and BrainSuite software.　Results　(1) 3-dimensional images showingthe anterior, superior , posterior and inferior thalamic peduncles can be obtained using the DSI-studio software and BrainSuite software. (2) The structural connectivity between human thalamus and the other parts of the brain was shown using the BrainSuite software.　Conclusion　High-resolution T1 images and high angular resolution diffusion imaging data from HCP can be used to study the structural connectivity of the human thalamus; furthermore, the results can provide the basis for clinical research of thalamus.

Key words: Human Connectome Project(HCP), DSI-studio software, BrainSuite software, Thalamus