Caudate Nucleus vs Substantia Nigra

Caudate NucleusPutamenGlobus PallidusSubstantia NigraNucleus Accumbens
Caudate NucleusPutamenGlobus PallidusSubstantia NigraNucleus Accumbens

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Volume salience
58 30
Connectivity
86 90
Clinical load
74 92
Research density
80 86

Caudate Nucleus

A striatal structure for goal-directed action, habits and some language loops.

Substantia Nigra

Midbrain source of dopamine that fuels striatal movement circuits.