The basal nuclei
The basal nuclei subcortical, intracerebral masses of gray matter forming important parts of the extrapyramidal system. They include: 1) the corpus striatum; 2) the claustrum and; 3) the amygdaloid body 1. The corpus striatum , or "striped body" consists of the caudate nucleus, núcleus caudátus and the lenticular nucleus, núcleus lentifórmis Because the internal capsule runs between the caudate and lenticula...