Comparison of classifications of human motor-related thalamic nuclei of this study and that of Hassler (1959)
| Subcortical afferent sources | Nuclear subdivisions of this study | Corresponding nuclear subdivisions of Hassler |
|---|---|---|
| Substantia nigra pars reticularis | VAn | Lpo.mc and parts of Lpo and Doi |
| Medial globus pallidus | VAp | Voa, marginally Vop, parts of Lpo, Doi, Zo, Doe, and Voi |
| Deep cerebellar nuclei | VL (VLd and VLv) | Vim, bulk of Vop, and parts of Voi, Vom, Dim, Doi, Zim, Zo, and Zc |