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The Putamen is a large nucleus of the Basal Ganglia which, in combination with the other nuclei and structures of this area, participates in the control of higher-order movement.

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The Putamen is a large nucleus of the forebrain that with the caudate nucleus forms the Striatum [1]. However, the Putamen is also conceptualized as one portion of the Lentiform Nucleus, in combination with the Globus Pallidus [2]. The Putamen is linked with both groupings as it serves to bridge the caudate nucleus and Globus Pallidus and thus is directly connected with both, while caudate nucleus and Globus Pallidus are only connected to one another by way of the Putamen. All three structures (i.e., Putamen, Caudate Nucleus, and Globus Pallidus) represent parts of the Basal Ganglia. The Basal Ganglia share complex interconnections with other structures and regions of the motor system allowing this grouping to participate in the control of higher-order movement, particularly in starting...

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  1. Department of Psychiatry, SIU School of Medicine, 901 W. Jefferson St., Springfield, IL, USA

    Chad A. Noggle PhD

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  1. Neurology, Learning and Behavior Center, 230 South 500 East, Suite 100, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84102, USA

    Sam Goldstein Ph.D.

  2. Department of Psychology MS 2C6, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, 22030, USA

    Jack A. Naglieri Ph.D. (Professor of Psychology) (Professor of Psychology)

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Noggle, C.A. (2011). Putamen. In: Goldstein, S., Naglieri, J.A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-79061-9_2325

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