Lecture 4 Flashcards
1
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what does the caudate nucleus and the putamen form?
A
the striatum
1
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What are the five nuclei making up the basal ganglia?
A
caudate nucleus, putamen, globus pallidus external, globus pallidus internal, subthalamic nucleus, substantia nigra
2
Q
why are the caudate nucleus and putamen separate?
A
to allow a thick bundle of white matter (the internal capsule) to travel through
3
Q
what is the function of the basal ganglia and what is it also referred to as
A
to coordinate smooth movement, subcortical grey matter
4
Q
what is the shape of the caudate nucleus
A
it is a comma shape, with a long tail
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