Basal Nuclei

Question 1

Where are the nuclei?

Answer 1

resides in the forebrain and midbrain

deep to the cortical white matter

Question 2

what are the nuclei?

Answer 2

• 3 main structures:
  1. caudate nucleus
  2. putamen
  3. globus pallidus

all 3 comprise the corpus striatum

Question 3

What happens here?

Answer 3

Collect information from multiple forebrain structures
• Monitor & modulate motor movements
• Assist in sequencing & automation of learned motor plans
• Select & enable cognitive, executive functioning, or
emotional programs
• Also may play role in motivation, affect, social behaviors,
& addiction

Question 4

What do they do that concerns SLP?

Question 5

What do they do that concerns SLP?

Answer 5

Impaired or disordered movements of respiratory system, larynx, and articulators with possible cognitive decline
• Dysarthria
• Apraxia of speech
• Dysphagia
• Reduced vocal intensity
• Vocal tremor
• Stuttering-like disfluencies
• Lack of self-awareness