Basal Ganglia

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Basal Ganglia Definition

Clusters of neurons comprising the globus pallidus, putamen, caudate, nucleus accumbens, substantia nigra and subthalamic nucleus. They are involved with high level aspects of inhibitory motor activity in coordination with the excitation commands issued from the cerebellum.

Basal Ganglia Synonyms

Basal Ganglia, BASAL GANGLIA

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