key term - Striatum

Definition

The striatum is a major component of the basal ganglia system in the brain, primarily involved in the coordination of movement, as well as various aspects of cognition and emotion. It consists of the caudate nucleus and putamen, playing a key role in reward processing and decision-making.

Related terms

Basal Ganglia:

A group of nuclei in the brain associated with a variety of functions including control of voluntary motor movements, procedural learning, habit learning, eye movements, cognition, and emotion.

Caudate Nucleus:

A nucleus within the brain's basal ganglia that plays an important role in learning and memory processes as well as in regulating voluntary movement.

Putamen:

Part of the basal ganglia that is involved in regulating movements at various stages (preparatory and execution) and influences various types of learning