Subthalamic Nucleus

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - A08.186.211.200.317.800.800

**Synonyms:** - Nucleus Subthalamicus - Body of Luys - Corpus Luysi - Subthalamic Nucleus of Luys - Nucleus of Luys