NUCLEUS SUBTHALAMICUS - STRUCTURE, FUNCTION & DISEASES - ANATOMY
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Subthalamic nucleus



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The nucleus subthalamicus is a nucleus (lat. Nucleus) that lies under (lat. Sub) the thalamus, the largest part of the diencephalon. In the professional world, the abbreviation STN is mostly used today. Its earlier nickname, Luysi