Subcortical connections of the basal ganglia

Philip Winn, D.I.G Wilson, P. Redgrave

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Abstract

Chapter describing subcortial connections of the Basal Ganglia. The Basal Ganglia comprise a group of forebrain nuclei that are interconnected with the cerebral cortex, thalamus and brainstem. Basal ganglia circuits are involved in various functions, including motor control and learning, sensorimotor integration, reward and cognition. The importance of these nuclei for normal brain function and behavior is emphasized by the numerous and diverse disorders associated with basal ganglia dysfunction, including Parkinson’s disease, Tourette’s syndrome, Huntington’s disease, obsessive-compulsive disorder, dystonia, and psychostimulant addiction.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Basal Ganglia Structure and Function: a Decade of Progress
EditorsHeinz Steiner, Kuie.Y. Tseng
Place of PublicationLondon
Pages397-408
Number of pages12
Publication statusPublished - 2009

Keywords

  • basal ganglia
  • subcortial connections

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