Definitions for "Lenticular nucleus"
A group of nerve cells located in the basal ganglia, a structure deep within the brain. The lenticular nucleus contains the cells of the putamen and globus pallidus.
one of the two structures that make up the basal ganglia; it is composed of the globus pallidus and the putamen; the lenticular nucleus is located between the caudate nucleus and the Island of Reil with its anterior aspect attached to the head of the caudate nucleus levator veli palatini (oral cavity): with the palatoglossal both raise the velum. They are innervated by the vagus nerve (CN. X).
This group of cells along with the caudate nucleus form the Striatum or Corpus Striatum.