Anatomy

Caudate Nucleus

Elongated gray mass of the neostriatum located adjacent to the lateral ventricle of the brain.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Elongated gray mass of the neostriatum located adjacent to the lateral ventricle of the brain.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Caudatus
  • Nucleus Caudatus
  • Caudatus, Nucleus
  • Nucleus, Caudate

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A08w.186w.211w.200w.885.287w.249w.487w.550.184w

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NLM Classification

WL 307

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Caudate Nucleus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002421. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002421
  2. Caudate Nucleus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caudate_nucleus
  3. Caudate Nucleus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1132309