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basal ganglia
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basal ganglia

Several masses of grey matter located deep in the cerebrum, including the caudate nucleus, the globus pallidus, and putamen. They are involved with the subconscious regulation of movement. See also brain.



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Basal nuclei (pallidum) (+) (+) Cerebral cortex (+) (++) * (-), absent; (+), mild; (++), moderate; (+++) severe; n.
At birth the brain is immature with regard to the extent of myelination, with prominent myelination present in the brain stem, cerebellar white matter, posterior limb of the internal capsule, thalamus, and the basal nuclei.
 
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