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lenticular nucleus

anatomy
Also known as: lentiform nucleus
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The lenticular nucleus is a component of the basal ganglia, which are deep masses of gray matter within each cerebral hemisphere. It is formed by the putamen and the adjacent globus pallidus. The basal ganglia, including the lenticular nucleus, play a role in motor control and are associated with movement disorders when affected by pathological processes.12

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  1. human nervous system - Basal ganglia
  2. basal ganglion
  3. human nervous system - Thalamus
  4. human eye - Lateral geniculate body

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