https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/d16be28d-2cde-49ca-b2f1-9d9cf62361a0 Official Ninja Nerd Website: https://ninjanerd.org Ninja Nerds! In this lecture, Professor Zach Murphy explains the anatomy and function of the basal ganglia and explores its critical role in coordinating movement. We identify the major structures, including the caudate nucleus, putamen, globus pallidus (internal and external segments), subthalamic nucleus, and substantia nigra, while reviewing their connections within the motor circuit. We then examine the direct and indirect pathways, highlighting how they facilitate and inhibit movement through excitatory and inhibitory signaling. Key neurotransmitters such as dopamine, GABA, and glutamate are discussed in the context of their influence on these pathways. Clinical correlations are integrated throughout, including movement disorders such as Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease, helping connect structure and function to pathology. Enjoy the lecture and support us below! 🌐 Official Links Website: https://www.ninjanerd.org Podcast: https://podcast.ninjanerd.org Store: https://merch.ninjanerd.org 📱 Social Media https://www.tiktok.com/@ninjanerdlectures https://www.instagram.com/ninjanerdlectures https://www.facebook.com/ninjanerdlectures https://x.com/ninjanerdsci/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ninja-nerd/ 💬 Join Our Community Discord: https://discord.gg/3srTG4dngW #ninjanerd #BasalGanglia #Neurology Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:16:02 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/d16be28d-2cde-49ca-b2f1-9d9cf62361a0 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.