Answer
The basal nuclei (ganglia) are located deep in the gray matter of the cerebrum, close to the thalamus. Their function is to initiate and terminate movements, suppress unwanted movements, and to regulate muscle tone.
Work Step by Step
Usually, the term basal nuclei is meant to comprise globus pallidus , the putamen, and the caudate nucleus. But some anatomical sources also include the substantia nigra, the claustrum, and the subthalamic nucleus. Lentiform nucleus means globus pallidus plus putamen ; corpus striatum includes lentiform and caudate nuclei
