Basal Ganglia

Definition

The basal ganglia are a group of structures in the brain that are involved in coordinating movement as well as learning, memory, and emotion.

Related terms

Parkinson's Disease: A progressive disease that affects movement, often including tremors, caused by a loss of dopamine-producing cells in the basal ganglia.

Dopamine:

A neurotransmitter associated with movement, attention and learning and the brain’s pleasure and reward system.

Motor Cortex:

An area at the rear of the frontal lobes that controls voluntary movements.