Medium Spiny Neuron

Medium Spiny Neuron

The medium spiny neurons are a special type of inhibitory cells representing approximately 90% of the neurons within the corpus striatum of the basal ganglia. They play a key role in initiating and controlling movements of the body, limbs, and eyes.

Read more about Medium Spiny Neuron:  Appearance and Location, Function, Direct Pathway Within The Basal Ganglia, Indirect Pathway

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