<P> The basal ganglia ( or basal nuclei ) is a group of subcortical nuclei , of varied origin , in the brains of vertebrates including humans , which are situated at the base of the forebrain . Basal ganglia are strongly interconnected with the cerebral cortex , thalamus , and brainstem , as well as several other brain areas . The basal ganglia are associated with a variety of functions including : control of voluntary motor movements , procedural learning , routine behaviors or `` habits '' such as teeth grinding , eye movements , cognition , and emotion . </P>
<P> The basal ganglia ( or basal nuclei ) is a group of subcortical nuclei , of varied origin , in the brains of vertebrates including humans , which are situated at the base of the forebrain . Basal ganglia are strongly interconnected with the cerebral cortex , thalamus , and brainstem , as well as several other brain areas . The basal ganglia are associated with a variety of functions including : control of voluntary motor movements , procedural learning , routine behaviors or `` habits '' such as teeth grinding , eye movements , cognition , and emotion . </P>
where are the basal nuclei located what is their general function
where are the basal nuclei located what is their general function
at the base of the forebrain control of voluntary motor movements , procedural learning , routine behaviors or `` habits '' such as teeth grinding , eye movements , cognition , and emotion
at the base of the forebrain control of voluntary motor movements , procedural learning , routine behaviors or `` habits '' such as teeth grinding , eye movements , cognition , and emotion