Phylogenetically, the amygdala is the oldest of the basal ganglia and is often referred to as the archistriatum; the globus pallidus is known as the paleostriatum, and the caudate nucleus and putamen are together known as the neostriatum, or simply striatum. Together, the putamen and the adjacent globus pallidus are referred to as the lentiform nucleus, while the caudate nucleus, putamen, and globus pallidus form the corpus striatum.
Meditsiiniterminoloogiakomisjoni koosoleku protokollis (5. juuni 2014. a.) on kirjas, et „striatum“ on pigem kõnekeel või släng, mitte ladina keel. [28.02.2017]
