Motor Pathways

Item #8 of 10

Which of the following is true about the putamen?

It is a nucleus of the basal ganglia.;

It is one of the nuclei of the basal ganglia that receives information from other motor structures.;

It is a part of the pyramidal motor system.;

It projects directly to primary motor cortex.;

Both alternatives a and b are correct.;

INCORRECT - Although this statement is correct, a better alternative is provided.

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		It is a nucleus of the basal ganglia.;
		It is one of the nuclei of the basal ganglia that receives information from other motor structures.;
		It is a part of the pyramidal motor system.;
		It projects directly to primary motor cortex.;
		Both alternatives a and b are correct.;