Ventral view of an isolated rhinencephalon. The lateral olfactory tract (stria) conveys information from the olfactory bulb to the piriform lobe for conscious olfaction. The medial olfactory tract (stria) conveys information to the septum for emotional reaction. The term olfactory peduncle refers to the tissue attachment of the olfactory bulb to the brain. For a different view, click here.

(In addition to the surface structures, there are deep components of the rhinencephalon, such as the hippocampus and fornix. An intermediate olfactory tract conveys axons to the rostral commissure.)