Uberon definition : Subcortical nucleus of telencephalic , which together with the caudate nucleus, forms
the striatum. The putamen lies lateral to the internal capsule and medial to the external
medullary lamina, and is separated from the caudate nucleus by the fibers of the internal
capsule for most of its length, except at its anterior portion.;
Uberon synonym : nucleus putamen;
Uberon Homology note : All nuclei of the mammalian basal ganglia are also present in the oldest vertebrates.[well
established][VHOG];
Subcortical nucleus of telencephalic , which together with the caudate nucleus, forms
the striatum. The putamen lies lateral to the internal capsule and medial to the external
medullary lamina, and is separated from the caudate nucleus by the fibers of the internal
capsule for most of its length, except at its anterior portion.