TrOn – The anatomy of the basal ganglia

The basal ganglia are 'large subcortical nuclear masses' (Ring & Serra-Mestres, 2002) forming a vastly interconnected network with other brain structures.

These subcortical nuclei are traditionally considered to be part of a 'motor control system'. They have also been associated with behavioural and emotional functions and it is widely recognised that malfunctions in this area can manifest into a variety of neuropsychiatric symptoms and disorders.