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SUB-THALAMIC NUCLEUS [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
CONT

The basal ganglia are collections of nerve cells located deep within the brain. They include the following: caudate nucleus (a C-shaped structure that tapers to a thin tail); putamen; globus pallidus (located within the putamen); subthalamic nucleus; substantia nigra.

Key term(s)
  • sub-thalamic nucleus

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
CONT

Les noyaux basaux sont des groupes de cellules nerveuses situés dans les profondeurs du cerveau. À savoir : noyau caudé (une structure en C qui se termine par une queue effilée); putamen; globus pallidus (situé dans le putamen); noyau sous-thalamique; locus niger.

Spanish

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