Topic 6 - Basal Ganglia Flashcards
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Basal Ganglia structures
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Caudate Putamen Globus palidus (int & ext) Subthalamic nucleus Substantria nigra
2
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Basal ganglia role
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Subconsciously coordinate stereotypical and habitual movements
Selective facilitation of some mvmt, inhibition of others
Initiation and termination of mvmts
Facial expression
Short term memory
3
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Basal ganglia function - motor circuit
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Regulate movement
Automatic execution of learn motor plans
Motor set - preparedness for movement
Internal cueing of sub-movements in sequential movements