What is another word for striatum?
Pronunciation: [stɹa͡ɪˈɑːtəm] (IPA) 
Striatum is a part of the brain that plays an essential role in the control of movement, emotions, and cognition. The term striatum refers to a group of structures that are located deep within the brain, and it is often referred to as the basal ganglia complex. Synonyms for striatum include neostriatum, caudate nucleus, and putamen. The neostriatum is divided into two parts, the caudate nucleus and putamen, which are interconnected and function together to control movement and cognitive processes. Within the caudate nucleus and putamen, several subregions have been identified that further refine their functions. Other synonyms for striatum include dorsal striatum and ventral striatum, which describe different regions of the basal ganglia complex that exhibit distinct behavior and function.
