the group of structures that includes the basal ganglia and internal capsule; it is called the "striped body" because the internal capsule runs between the caudate nucleus and lenticular nucleus of the basal ganglia, creating a striped appearance
consists of caudate nucleus, putamen and globus pallidus
a striped mass of white and grey matter located in front of the thalamus in each cerebral hemisphere; consists of the caudate nucleus and the lenticular nucleus
Part of the basal ganglia in the brain. It is a relay station receiving information about the position and movement of the body from several different parts of the brain that transmits it to other parts of the brain.
Also known as the striatum, it is the largest part of the basal ganglia. This area receives information about the position and movement of the body from several different parts of the brain and transmits it to the substantia nigra. The globus pallidus forms part of the corpus striatum
a part of the brain that helps regulate motor activities.
Another term for striatum.