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The extrapyramidal system includes projections from the brain stem and higher centers that influence movement, mostly to maintain balance and posture, as well as to maintain muscle tone.
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The pathways of the extrapyramidal system are influenced by subcortical structures.
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For example, connections between the secondary motor cortices and the extrapyramidal system modulate spine and cranium movements.
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The basal nuclei, which are important for regulating movement initiated by the CNS, influence the extrapyramidal system as well as its thalamic feedback to the motor cortex.
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