corpus striatum (striate body)

Introduction

The corpus striatum consists of the:

• caudate
• lentiform nucleus
  • putamen
  • globus pallidus

The striatum consists of only the caudate & putamen & does NOT contain the globus pallidus.

More general terms

• brain structure

Additional terms

• striatum

Component of

• basal ganglia

Components

• caudate nucleus
• lentiform (lenticular) nucleus
• striatum