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  2. The basal ganglia are a key part of the network of brain cells and nerves that control your bodys voluntary movements. They can approve or reject movement signals that your brain sends, filtering out unnecessary or incorrect signals.

  3. Basal ganglia - Wikipedia

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    The basal ganglia (BG) or basal nuclei are a group of subcortical nuclei found in the brains of vertebrates. In humans and other primates, differences exist, primarily in the division of the globus pallidus into external and internal regions, and in the division of the striatum.

  4. Basal ganglia: Gross anatomy and function - Kenhub

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    The basal ganglia, or basal nuclei, are a group of subcortical structures found deep within the white matter of the brain. They form a part of the extrapyramidal motor system and work in tandem with the pyramidal and limbic systems.

  5. The basal ganglia is a cluster of nuclei found deep to the neocortex of the brain. It has a multitude of functions associated with reward and cognition but is primarily involved in motor control.

  6. Basal ganglia | Anatomy, Function & Disorders | Britannica

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    Basal ganglia, group of nuclei (clusters of neurons) in the brain that are located deep beneath the cerebral cortex (the highly convoluted outer layer of the brain). The basal ganglia specialize in processing information on movement and in fine-tuning the activity of brain circuits that determine.

  7. Basal Ganglia – Foundations of Neuroscience

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    The basal ganglia are subcortical structures located at the base of the forebrain. They are comprised of the caudate and putamen, which both make up the striatum, as well as the globus pallidus, substantia nigra, and subthalamic nucleus.

  8. The Basal Ganglia - Direct - Indirect - Nuclei- TeachMeAnatomy

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    In simple terms, the basal ganglia provide a feedback mechanism to the cerebral cortex, modulating and refining cortical activation. Its main function is related to motor refinement, acting as a tonically active break, preventing unwanted movements to start.

  9. Anatomy of the basal ganglia: Video, Causes, & Meaning - Osmosis

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    The basal ganglia are a collection of nuclei that include the caudate nucleus, the putamen, the globus pallidus externus and the globus pallidus internus. These nuclei have highly complex connections with other parts of the central nervous system, like the cerebral cortex, the thalamus and the brainstem.

  10. Basal Ganglia - (Anatomy and Physiology I) - Vocab ... - Fiveable

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    The basal ganglia are a group of interconnected structures located deep within the brain that play a crucial role in the coordination and control of voluntary movement, as well as other important functions related to the central nervous system, motor responses, and central control.

  11. 11.7D: Basal Ganglia - Medicine LibreTexts

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    The basal ganglia (or basal nuclei) are a group of nuclei of varied origin in the brains of vertebrates that act as a cohesive functional unit. They are situated at the base of the forebrain and are strongly connected with the cerebral cortex, thalamus, and other brain areas.