The Basal Ganglia Flashcards
1
Q
what is the function of the basal ganglia?
A
indirect control of muscle movements:
- motor learning
- enable movements
- inhibits unintended movements
2
Q
disruption of basal ganglia leads to which motor disorders? 3- broadly
A
Dyskinetic disorder-disruption of movement
poverty and slowness of movements
increase involuntary movements
disturbances of muscle tone- dystonia (hyper or hypo depending on the condition)
3
Q
which structures make up the lentiform nucleus?
A
globus pallidus and putamen
4
Q
which structures make up the striatum?
A
putamen and caudate nucleus
