<prompt> Functions of basal ganglia include -Gross motor movementsSkilled movementsEmotionsMaintenance of equillibrium  <response>: Basal ganglia are involved in planning and programming of movements, particularly two types of movements:-Complex patterns of motor activity, e.g. writing of letters of the alphabet.Skilled movements e.g. cutting the paper with scissors, passing a football, hammering nails etc. 