subthalamus

(noun)

Receives afferent connections from the substantia nigra and striatum and regulates skeletal muscle movements.

Related Terms

Examples of subthalamus in the following topics:

  • Functions of the Diencephalon

    • It is made up of four distinct components: the thalamus, the subthalamus, the hypothalamus, and the epithalamus.
    • The subthalamus connects to the globus pallidus, a basal nucleus of the telencephalon.

  • Development of the Central Nervous System

    • Diencephalon elaborations include the subthalamus, hypothalamus, thalamus, and epithalamus, and its cavity forms the third ventricle.