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Corpus Striatum

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Definition of Corpus Striatum

Striped gray and white matter consisting of the neostriatum and paleostriatum (globus pallidus). It is located in front of and lateral to the thalamus in each cerebral hemisphere. The gray substance is made up of the caudate nucleus and the lentiform nucleus. The white matter is the internal capsule. (MeSH)

Corpus Striatum is from the group

Brain Part

Other Names for Corpus Striatum

Corpus Striatum
Striate Body
Striatum

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