RID6539 subthalamic nucleus

synonym body of Forel body of Luys corpus Luysi corpus hypothalamicum corpus subthalamicum nucleus of Corpus Luysii nucleus of Luys nucleus subthalamicus subthalamic nucleus (of Luys)

definition Lens-shaped structure on the inner aspect of the internal capsule. The subthalamic nucleus and pathways traversing this region are concerned with the integration of somatic motor function. (Parent, Carpenter's Human Neuroanatomy, 9th ed, p52) [MeSH]