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Incorrect. The putamen nucleus is a region of grey matter that forms the lateral aspect of the lentiform nucleus in the basal ganglia. It is separated from the external globus pallidus by the lateral medullary lamina.
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Putamen nucleus
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Incorrect. The internal capsule is a collection of white matter fibres that separates the caudate and putamen nuclei in the basal ganglia, medial to the lentiform nucleus.
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Internal capsule
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Correct. The caudate nucleus is a region of grey matter within the basal ganglia on the lateral wall of the lateral ventricle, separated from the lentiform nucleus by the internal capsule. The caudate nucleus plays a critical role in various higher neurological function.
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Caudate nucleus
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Incorrect. The thalamus is a region of grey matter either side of the third ventricle in the diencephalon, distinct from the basal ganglia. It is separated from the lentiform nucleus by the internal capsule.
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Thalamus
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Incorrect. The globus pallidus is a region of grey matter that forms the medial aspect of the lentiform nucleus in the basal ganglia. It is divided into the external and internal globus pallidus by the medial medullary lamina. The lateral aspect of the lentiform nucleus is formed by the putamen nucleus.
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Globus pallidus
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Identify the labelled structure.

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