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Direct pathway of movement

The striatum modulates movement by two pathways: a direct pathway and an indirect pathway. In the direct pathway, striatal neurons directly inhibit neurons in the globus pallidus internus , which in turn inhibit thalamic neurons responsible for excitation of the premotor cortex . Thus, the direct pathway facilitates movement.

Last updated: 05-22-2005 16:02:16