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Which of the following functions is associated with the region located between the posterior pole of the substantia nigra and the lateral tip of the superior cerebellar peduncle?
Which of the following functions is associated with the region located between the posterior pole of the substantia nigra and the lateral tip of the superior cerebellar peduncle?
What is the consequence of an imbalance between the direct and indirect pathways in the motor circuit of the basal ganglia?
What is the consequence of an imbalance between the direct and indirect pathways in the motor circuit of the basal ganglia?
The oculomotor circuit receives inputs from which cortical areas?
The oculomotor circuit receives inputs from which cortical areas?
The VA thalamic nucleus in the association circuit projects to which areas?
The VA thalamic nucleus in the association circuit projects to which areas?
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The limbic circuit which include dopaminergic rich circuit is primarily involved in:
The limbic circuit which include dopaminergic rich circuit is primarily involved in:
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Which structure is directly lateral to the thalamus?
Which structure is directly lateral to the thalamus?
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Which of the following is located at the anterior wall of the anterior horn of the lateral ventricle?
Which of the following is located at the anterior wall of the anterior horn of the lateral ventricle?
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The tail of the caudate nucleus terminates in which structure?
The tail of the caudate nucleus terminates in which structure?
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What separates the body of the caudate nucleus from the thalamus?
What separates the body of the caudate nucleus from the thalamus?
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Which structure is situated between the thalamus and the tegmentum?
Which structure is situated between the thalamus and the tegmentum?
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Which of the following is a part of the diencephalon?
Which of the following is a part of the diencephalon?
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In the described pathway, what structure is located immediately external to the putamen?
In the described pathway, what structure is located immediately external to the putamen?
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Which of the nuclear groups are part of the amygdala?
Which of the nuclear groups are part of the amygdala?
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Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the neurons within the subthalamus?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the neurons within the subthalamus?
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What is the primary function of the Zona Incerta within the subthalamus?
What is the primary function of the Zona Incerta within the subthalamus?
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Which of the following is NOT a primary afferent fiber pathway to the corpus striatum?
Which of the following is NOT a primary afferent fiber pathway to the corpus striatum?
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Which of the following is a potential outcome from lesions to the subthalamic nucleus?
Which of the following is a potential outcome from lesions to the subthalamic nucleus?
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Which of the following is a primary target of the striatonigral fibers?
Which of the following is a primary target of the striatonigral fibers?
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Which anatomical area can be considered a component of the basal ganglia and is found within the mesopontine tegmentum?
Which anatomical area can be considered a component of the basal ganglia and is found within the mesopontine tegmentum?
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Which of the following best describes the primary function of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) within the basal ganglia circuitry?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) within the basal ganglia circuitry?
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What is the primary role of the nucleus accumbens within the context of the basal ganglia and its associated functions?
What is the primary role of the nucleus accumbens within the context of the basal ganglia and its associated functions?
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Basal Ganglia Function
Basal Ganglia Function
Regulates sleep, learning, reaction time, locomotion.
Motor Circuit
Motor Circuit
Balances direct and indirect pathways for coordinated movements.
Oculomotor Circuit
Oculomotor Circuit
Regulates gaze and eye orientation via various brain areas.
Association Circuit
Association Circuit
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Limbic Circuit
Limbic Circuit
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Subthalamus
Subthalamus
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Forel Areas
Forel Areas
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Subthalamic Nucleus
Subthalamic Nucleus
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Hemiballismus
Hemiballismus
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Zona Incerta
Zona Incerta
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Corticostriate Fibers
Corticostriate Fibers
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Nucleus Accumbens
Nucleus Accumbens
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Pedunculopontine Nucleus
Pedunculopontine Nucleus
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Caudate Nucleus
Caudate Nucleus
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Head of Caudate Nucleus
Head of Caudate Nucleus
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Body of Caudate Nucleus
Body of Caudate Nucleus
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Tail of Caudate Nucleus
Tail of Caudate Nucleus
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Putamen
Putamen
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Globus Pallidus
Globus Pallidus
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Amygdaloid Body
Amygdaloid Body
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Study Notes
Basal Ganglia
- Basal ganglia are a collection of masses of gray matter located within each cerebral hemisphere.
- These structures include the caudate nucleus, putamen, and globus pallidus.
- Basal ganglia are involved in the control of movement.
- They do not directly control movement, but modulate, and help coordinate motor commands initiated by the cortex.
Brain Components
- Cerebral cortex is the outer layer of the brain, responsible for higher-level functions like thought, language, and memory.
- Basal nuclei, also called basal ganglia, are located deep within the cerebral hemispheres and are vital for motor control.
- Thalamus is a relay station that processes sensory information before it reaches the cortex.
- Cerebellum is responsible for coordinating movement and balance.
- Brain stem, consisting of the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata, controls basic life functions like breathing and heart rate.
- Spinal cord transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
- Hypothalamus is involved in regulating various bodily functions, including homeostasis, and links the nervous system and endocrine system.
Traditional Concepts of Basal Ganglia
- Corpus Striatum: Comprising of the Caudate Nucleus, Putamen, and Globus Pallidus.
- Neostriatum: Composed of the Caudate Nucleus and Putamen.
- Paleostriatum: Forms the Globus Pallidus.
- Archistriatum: Not detailed in the provided text.
- Corpus Amygdaloideum: Distinct structure, part of the system, not part of corpus striatum.
Components of Basal Ganglia
- Corpus Striatum: Receives information from the cortex and other structures.
- Caudate Nucleus: One of the components of the Corpus Striatum.
- Putamen: One of the components of the Corpus Striatum.
- Nucleus Accumbens: Part of the striatum, implicated in reward-related processes.
- Pallidum: Includes the Globus Pallidus segments.
- Globus Pallidus: Output nucleus of the basal ganglia.
- Substantia Nigra: Plays a critical role in motor control.
- Pars Compacta (SNc): dopaminergic, essential component.
- Pars Reticulata (SNr): inhibitory output.
- Subthalamic Nucleus (STN): Excitatory output to the basal ganglia.
- Ventral Striatum/Nucleus Accumbens: Implicated in reward and motivation.
- Ventral Pallidum: Involved in the output of the basal ganglia.
Caudate Nucleus
- C-shaped structure.
- Located next to the lateral ventricle.
- Situated laterally to the thalamus.
- Located next to (lateral to) the internal capsule and lentiform nucleus.
- The head of the caudate nucleus continues into the putamen (below).
- The tail of the caudate nucleus extends to the amygdala, a structure associated with emotion.
Amygdala
- Consists of three nuclear groups.
- Corticomedial nuclear group
- Basolateral nuclear group
- Central
- Plays a role in processing emotional responses, particularly fear, and influencing behavior.
- Influences the body's responses to environmental changes through connections with other brain regions.
Subthalamus
- Located inferior to the thalamus.
- Located between the thalamus and the tegmentum.
- Craniomedially located to the hypothalamus.
- Part of the diencephalon.
- Contains nuclei that project to the corpus striatum, globus pallidus, and other structures.
- Its neurons utilize glutamate, acting as an excitatory neurotransmitter.
Zona Incerta
- Elongation of the reticular formation within the subthalamus.
- Connected to the tectum, tegmentum, and red nucleus.
- Evaluates optic and vestibular impulses and relays them to the globus pallidus.
Afferents Fibers of Corpus Striatum
- Corticostriate fibers extend from the cortex to the putamen and caudate nucleus.
- The sensory-motor cortex's afferent signals are a major source of input (larger input).
- Thalamostriate fibers connect the thalamus to the caudate and putamen.
- Nigrostriate fibers connect the substantia nigra to the caudate and putamen (important for dopamine transmission).
- Intralaminar nuclei are also related to afferent signals.
Efferents of Corpus Striatum
- Striatopallidal fibers project from the caudate and putamen to the globus pallidus.
- Striatonigral fibers connect the caudate and putamen to the substantia nigra.
Afferents Fibers of Globus Pallidus
- Striatopallidal fibers carry signals from the striatum (caudate and putamen) to the globus pallidus.
Efferents of Globus Pallidus
- Ansa lenticularis: Afferent fibers to the thalamus.
- Fasciculus lenticularis: Afferent fibers to the subthalamus.
- Pallidotegmental fibers: project to the tegmentum.
- Pallidosubthalamic fibers: Project to subthalamic nuclei.
Nucleus Accumbens
- Part of the basal forebrain.
- Receives dopamine signals from the ventral tegmental area (VTA).
- Implicated in reinforcement, motivation, behavior and potentially rewarding experiences.
Pedunculopontine Nucleus
- Part of the basal ganglia.
- Located in the mesopontine tegmentum, between the posterior pole of the substantia nigra and the superior cerebellar peduncle.
- Involved in sleep, learning, sensory processing, reaction time, performance, and locomotion.
Oculomotor Circuit
- Crucial for regulating eye movements and gaze.
- Inputs from prefrontal and posterior parietal areas to the caudate nucleus.
- Signals travel from caudate to GPi and SNr (striatal output nuclei) which project to the thalamus (ventral anterior and dorsomedial nuclei).
- Ventral anterior nucleus to cortical eye fields for initiating movement.
- Dorsomedial nucleus to the limbic system for directing gaze toward salient stimuli.
- Substantia nigra pars reticulata (SNr) to superior colliculus coordinate movement.
Association Circuit
- Plays a critical role in cognitive functions.
- Receives signals from frontal, parietal, and temporal association areas, directing them to the caudate and nucleus accumbens.
- Output from the globus pallidus internal (GPi) and substantia nigra pars reticulata (SNr) reaches the thalamus (especially the ventral anterior (VA) and centromedian (CM) nuclei).
- The VA contributes to motor and prefrontal areas.
- The CM impacts overall cortical arousal and function.
Planning of complex motor activity
- Circuit activity decreases after practicing well-learned activities.
- Impacts cognitive processes and learning significantly.
- Aids in differentiating stimuli to guide goal-directed behavior.
Limbic Circuit
- Regulates emotional, motivational, and affective behaviors.
- Involves motor expression of emotions (e.g., postures, gestures, facial expressions).
- Contains a dopaminergic rich circuit, regulating and influencing facial muscles.
- Regulated by the circuitry from the cingulate gyrus to face related muscles.
Motor Circuit
- Balance between direct and indirect pathways is critical to proper motor function.
- Imbalance can lead to either insufficient, excessive, or uncoordinated movements.
- Dysfunction may lead to motor disorders.
Parkinson's Disease
- Loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra.
- Characterized by resting tremors, slow movements, rigidity, and postural instability (motor symptoms).
Huntington's Disease
- Genetic disorder affecting the basal ganglia, particularly the caudate and putamen, leading to neuronal loss.
- Involves uncontrolled, involuntary movements (chorea).
Blood Supply to Basal Ganglia
- Blood supply arises primarily from the internal carotid artery (ACA), middle cerebral artery (MCA), and posterior cerebral artery (PCA).
- Specific branches like anterior choroidal arteries and lenticulostriate arteries are critical providers to the different regions of the basal ganglia.
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This quiz explores the complex structures and functions of the basal ganglia and thalamic pathways. Test your knowledge on their anatomical relationships and the consequences of imbalances within these neural circuits. Ideal for students studying neuroscience or neuroanatomy.
