Axial Statistical Maps (IMAGE) Radiological Society of North America Caption Axial statistical maps show areas of reduced thalamic functional connectivity in patients with MS compared with that in healthy subjects. Patients exhibited significantly lower FC in clusters located in the cerebellum, frontal and occipital cortices, caudate nucleus, and thalamus, bilaterally. Credit Radiological Society of North America Usage Restrictions May use with credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.