Beschreibung:
Handbook of Basal Ganglia Structure and Function, Second Edition, offers an integrated overview of the structural and functional aspects of the basal ganglia, highlighting clinical relevance. The basal ganglia, a group of forebrain nuclei interconnected with the cerebral cortex, thalamus, and brainstem, are involved in numerous brain functions, such as motor control and learning, sensorimotor integration, reward, and cognition.
Part A: The Basal Ganglia System and its Evolution 1. History of the Basal Ganglia 2. Anatomical Organization of the Basal Ganglia 3. Evolution of the Vertebrate Basal Ganglia 4. Cell Types in the Basal Ganglia