is the putamen and the basal ganglia the same
The putamen is a round structure located at the base of the forebrain (telencephalon). The putamen and caudate nucleus together form the dorsal striatum. It is also one of the structures in the basal ganglia. Through various pathways, it is mainly connected to the substantia nigra and globus pallidus. The main function of the putamen is to regulate movements and influence various types of learning.