The Basal Ganglia: Novel Perspectives on Motor and Cognitive Functions (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9798887404929)

Basal ganglia are a group of subcortical nuclei, of varied origin, in the brains of vertebrates. These are located at the base of the forebrain and top of the midbrain. The cerebral cortex, thalamus, and brainstem, as well as numerous other brain areas are all closely linked to the basal ganglia. Various functions are related with basal ganglia, such as the control of voluntary motor movements, procedural learning, habit learning, conditional learning, eye movements, cognition and emotion. The basal ganglia play a critical role in brain function and behavior. Their dysfunction causes a wide range of neurological conditions including disorders of behavior control and movement, as well as cognitive deficits which are similar to those caused by prefrontal cortex injury. This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on basal ganglia and related motor and cognitive functions. It will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.

Author: Alvina Evans
ISBN-10: 8887404925
ISBN-13: 9798887404929
Publisher: American Medical Publishers
Language: English
Published: 09/19/2023
Pages: 233
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.83lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.56d