Noun
The corpus striatum.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA cross-section of the striatum in a mouse brain. Source: Internet
Early symptoms are attributable to functions of the striatum and its cortical connections—namely control over movement, mood and higher cognitive function. Source: Internet
The direct pathway consists of axons from medium spiny cells in the striatum that project directly to pars reticulata. Source: Internet
The dopaminergic pathway from the substantia nigra pars compacta to the striatum is shown in light blue. Source: Internet
Macroscopic changes Area of the brain most damaged in early Huntington's disease— striatum (shown in purple) HD affects the whole brain, but certain areas are more vulnerable than others. Source: Internet
The cortical pyramidal neurons projecting to the striatum are located in layers II-VI, but the most dense projections come from layer V. citation They end mainly on the spines of the spiny neurons. Source: Internet