The basal ganglia

Article Abstract:

Studies on the basal ganglia are one of the top 20 articles cited in neurological research. The basal ganglia lies behind the frontal cortex and may be responsible for procedural, habit and motor forms of memory. Its ventral striata may play an important role in incentive and motivated behaviors. Its relationship to neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease as well as neuropsychiatric diseases may lie in its circuit plan.

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The functional anatomy of disorders of the basal ganglia

Article Abstract:

A model incorporating the anatomy and physiology of the basal ganglia was developed using research involving analysis of post-mortem tissue of people with Huntington's disease and studies of animal models of Parkinson's disease. The model predicts that subthalamotomy can be beneficial to thos with Parkinson's disease. However, the model still cannot uncover the mysteries behind the mechanisms that characterize dystonia and tardive disorders.

Physiology, Pathological, Pathological physiology

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Amphibian basal ganglia control of tectal function: a complex matter

Article Abstract:

The view that the function of the caudal striatum in the amphibian telencephalon is inhibition of response gating via a striato-pretectal connection is an oversimplification of the vast function of this structure based on more recent studies. These studies reveal that the basal ganglia modulates tectal activity via several pathways and may have a more prominent role. The response of Jorg-Peter Ewert is presented.

Brain, Localization (Brain function)

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