Definition of the Thalamus. The brain is composed of many parts. They are defined by their locations, functions, and anatomy. The thalamus is a structure in the middle of the brain. It is located between the cerebral cortex and the midbrain.
The twenty SCA Kingdoms and the geographic areas they cover are (in order of founding) 1  The West Kingdom was created when the Society originated in 1966. It currently includes Northern California, most of Nevada, and Alaska, as well as Japan, Korea, and the Pacific Rim (excluding Australia and New Zealand).
In general, SCA is a leading cause of death in adults in the U.S., resulting in an estimated >200,000 to 450,000 deaths each year, and accounts for 50% of all cardiovascular deaths. This wide range is a result of reporting differences for SCA and a lack of consistent definitions and epidemiologic methods.