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Where are the body and tail of the caudate nucleus located?

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The caudate nucleus features a C-shaped configuration that parallels the lateral ventricle of the brain. Regarding its specific anatomical positioning:1

Body: The body of the caudate nucleus is located above and lateral to the thalamus.1
Tail: The tail is situated in the roof of the inferior horn of the lateral ventricle, ending in relation to the amygdala within the temporal lobe.1