Month: June 2025

Basal Ganglia Anatomy: Complete Guide with Names, Functions & Diagram

Authors

Author:
David Julius PhD - Pain and Sensory Neuroscience
Reviewer:
Ardem Patapoutian PhD - Pain and Sensory Neuroscience
Editor:
Solomon H. Snyder MD, DSc, DPhil (Hon Causa) - Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology
Detailed diagram of the basal ganglia anatomy showing all major parts, including the caudate nucleus, putamen, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, and substantia nigra, labeled with names and functional regions for neuroanatomy study.

Overview of Basal Ganglia Anatomy The basal ganglia, also known as the basal nuclei, are a group of deep brain structures located in the lower part of the forebrain, near the midbrain.[1][4] These structures are present in all vertebrates and play an important role in how the brain controls movement and behavior.[1][3] In humans, the … Read more

Lobes of the Brain: Complete Guide with Names, Functions & Diagram

Authors

Author:
David Julius PhD - Pain and Sensory Neuroscience
Reviewer:
Ardem Patapoutian PhD - Pain and Sensory Neuroscience
Editor:
Solomon H. Snyder MD, DSc, DPhil (Hon Causa) - Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology
Diagram of the lobes of the human brain showing frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes with labeled parts and functions

Overview of Lobes of the Brain The brain, along with the spinal cord, forms the central nervous system (CNS), which controls most body activities.[1] It is the most intricate organ, made up of many parts that work together to manage everything from basic survival functions to complex thinking.[1] The brain has three main sections: the … Read more