The Anatomy of the Brain

The Basal Ganglia

The basal ganglia are a group of large nuclei that partially surround the thalamus. These nuclei are important in the control of movement. The red nucleus and substantia nigra of the midbrain have connections with the basal ganglia.

• Introduction to the Brain - The Cerebral Cortex
• The Four Lobes
• The Brain Stem
• The Midbrain
• The Cerebellum
• The Thalamus
• The Hypothalamus
• The Limbic System
• The Basal Ganglia