The document describes the basal ganglia, which are a group of subcortical nuclei located in the forebrain. It discusses the anatomy and connections of the caudate nucleus, lentiform nucleus, claustrum, and amygdala. The caudate nucleus is pear-shaped and continuous with the lentiform nucleus and thalamus. The lentiform nucleus is lateral to the caudate nucleus and thalamus. It is divided into the putamen and globus pallidus. The claustrum is a thin layer of gray matter on the external capsule. The amygdala is an almond-shaped mass at the base of the inferior horn of the lateral ventricle.