9 Questions
Which part of the corpus striatum is situated laterally?
Putamen
What separates the putamen from the globus pallidus?
External capsule
Which part of the corpus striatum is fused with the lentiform nucleus?
Caudate nucleus
What is the shape of the corpus striatum?
Comma shaped
What runs superior to the thalamus and continues as the tail of the caudate nucleus?
Body of caudate nucleus
What is the medial boundary of the anterior limb of the internal capsule?
Claustrum
What is the relation of the lateral surface of the corpus striatum?
Separated from the claustrum by external capsule
What is related to the sublenticular part of internal capsule?
Globus pallidus
What separates the putamen from the thalamus?
Anterior limb of internal capsule
Test your knowledge of the subcortical nuclei, including the caudate nucleus, corpus striatum, lentiform nucleus, and claustrum. Learn about the structure, shape, and parts of the corpus striatum and its relationship with the internal capsule.
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