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Neuroanatomy Landmarks: Basal Ganglia
An introduction to the structures that comprise the basal ganglia, and to the surrounding tissues
Terminology:
By the end of this section, make certain that you understand what each of these terms mean, and can apply them appropriately. If applicable, make sure you can find each item on a whole brain, brain section, or image of a brain.
- basal ganglia
- body of the caudate nucleus
- caudate nucleus
- globus pallidus
- head of the caudate nucleus
- lenticular nucleus
- putamen
- substantia nigra
- tail of the caudate nucleus
- internal capsule
- limbs of the internal capsule
- genu of the internal capsule
Section 1: Overview and Surface Anatomy
Section 2: Looking at the Brain from Different Angles
Section 3: Neuroanatomy Landmarks: Ventricles
Section 4: Neuroanatomy Landmarks: Diencephalon
Section 5: Neuroanatomy Landmarks: Basal Ganglia
Section 7: Vasculature of the Brain
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