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| Purpose of the Basal Ganglia |
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| Control and modulate volitional movement |
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Comprised of the caudate and putamen.
The input station for the basal ganglia.
Inhibits the globus pallidus internus. |
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| Involved in the cognitive part of movement and habit learning. |
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Involved in the motor aspect of movement.
Helps control movement.
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| 5 sub-cortical nuclei of the basal ganglia |
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Subthalamus
Globus pallidus internus
Substantia Nigra
Pedunculopontine Nucleus |
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