Final Exam Subthalamus Flashcards
1
Q
The subthalamus is located?
A
Under the lateral ventral aspect of the thalamus
2
Q
Subthalamus includes:
A
- Parvocellular region of the red nucleus
2. Superior portion of the substantia nigra
3
Q
Among other connections the subthalamic nuclei sends & receives fibers to & from the:
A
Globus pallidus of the telencephalon
4
Q
Subthalamic nuclei is part of the:
A
Extrapyramindal system
5
Q
Lesions to the subthalamic nuclei may cause:
A
Ballism or hemiballism
