Putamen vs Substantia Nigra

Caudate NucleusPutamenGlobus PallidusSubstantia NigraNucleus Accumbens
Caudate NucleusPutamenGlobus PallidusSubstantia NigraNucleus Accumbens

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Volume salience
62 30
Connectivity
84 90
Clinical load
76 92
Research density
78 86

Putamen

Motor and procedural circuits that automate skilled movement.

Substantia Nigra

Midbrain source of dopamine that fuels striatal movement circuits.