The basal ganglia consist of several interconnected clusters of neurons, often collectively referred to as the basal nuclei. Neuroanatomy, Basal Ganglia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
The basal ganglia are a group of subcortical nuclei located deep within the cerebral hemispheres, primarily responsible for motor control and action selection. They act as a filter for movement signals, allowing desired actions to proceed while suppressing unnecessary or competing motor patterns. Beyond motor function, they play significant roles in executive function, emotional behavior, and reward-based learning. Anatomy and Structures basal ganglion