Which Basal Ganglion Is C-Shaped and Conforms to the Shape

question 132

Multiple Choice

Which basal ganglion is C-shaped and conforms to the shape of the lateral ventricles?

• A)Putamen
• B)Globus pallidus
• C)Caudate nucleus
• D)Claustrum

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