Control of Movement by the Brain 20 The Basal Ganglia Ventral Anterior Nucleus (of Thalamus) a thalamic nucleus that receives projections from the basal ganglia and sends projections to the motor cortex Ventrolateral Nucleus (of Thalamus) a thalamic nucleus that receives projections from the basal ganglia and sends projections to the motor cortex Subthalamic Nucleus a nucleus located ventral to the thalamus; an important part of the subcortical motor system that includes the basal ganglia; a target of deep-brain stimulation for treatment of Parkinson's disease
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