Basal ganglion

/bˈeɪsəl ɡˈaŋɡliən/

/bˈeɪsəl ɡˈæŋɡliən/

[noun]

Basal ganglion

[NOUN]

a group of structures in the brain involved in motor control and reward-based learning

What is "basal ganglion"?

The basal ganglion, also known as the basal nuclei, is a collection of interconnected structures located deep within the brain. It plays a crucial role in controlling voluntary movements, as well as in aspects of cognition and emotion. The basal ganglion receives input from various regions of the brain and helps regulate the initiation, coordination, and execution of motor activities. Dysfunction of the basal ganglion can lead to movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease.

Examples

1. And basal ganglia are a part of the limbic system, which is responsible for emotion regulation.

2. Basal ganglia are different in people who have developmental Tourette syndrome than people who are neurotypical.