Cerebral and Cerebellar Anatomy Quiz

Which of the following nuclei is NOT part of the subcortical grey matter buried in the white matter of the cerebrum?

• Caudate nucleus

• Lentiform nucleus

• Amygdaloid body

• Hippocampus

The corpus striatum is composed of:

• Claustrum and amygdaloid body

• Caudate nucleus and lentiform nucleus

• Putamen and globus pallidus

• Thalamus and caudate nucleus

Which structure separates the caudate nucleus from the lentiform nucleus?

• External capsule

• Internal capsule

• Retrolenticular part of the internal capsule

• Claustrum

The body of the caudate nucleus runs superior to which structure?

• Claustrum

• Globus pallidus

• Thalamus

• Amygdaloid body

Which of the following correctly describes the position of the posterior limb of the internal capsule?

• Lateral to the lentiform nucleus and medial to the thalamus

• Medial to the lentiform nucleus and lateral to the caudate nucleus

• Lateral to the caudate nucleus and medial to the external capsule

• Posterior to the thalamus and anterior to the caudate nucleus

Which part of the caudate nucleus is fused with the anterior end of the lentiform nucleus?

• Head

• Body

• Tail

• Roof

What is the lateral boundary of the lentiform nucleus?

• Internal capsule

• External capsule

• Claustrum

• Thalamus

Which part of the lentiform nucleus is paler and situated medially?

• Caudate nucleus

• Putamen

• Globus pallidus

• Claustrum

Which of the following functions is NOT controlled by the subcortical nuclei?

• Voluntary muscular movement

• Fine discrete movements of the limbs

• Visual processing

• Postural control

Which part of the caudate nucleus continues into the inferior horn of the lateral ventricle?

• Head

• Body

• Tail

• Roof