<Li> Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which decides which voluntary movements to make according to higher - order instructions, rules, and self - generated thoughts . </Li> <P> Just underneath the cerebral cortex are interconnected subcortical masses of grey matter called basal ganglia (or nuclei). The basal ganglia receive input from the substantia nigra of the midbrain and motor areas of the cerebral cortex, and send signals back to both of these locations . They are involved in motor control . They are found lateral to the thalamus . The main components of the basal ganglia are the caudate nucleus, the putamen, the globus pallidus, the substantia nigra, the nucleus accumbens, and the subthalamic nucleus . The putamen and globus pallidus are also collectively known as the lentiform nucleus, because together they form a lens - shaped body . The putamen and caudate nucleus are also collectively called the corpus striatum after their striped appearance . </P> <P> The association areas are the parts of the cerebral cortex that do not belong to the primary regions . They function to produce a meaningful perceptual experience of the world, enable us to interact effectively, and support abstract thinking and language . The parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes - all located in the posterior part of the cortex - integrate sensory information and information stored in memory . The frontal lobe or prefrontal association complex is involved in planning actions and movement, as well as abstract thought . Globally, the association areas are organized as distributed networks . Each network connects areas distributed across widely spaced regions of the cortex . Distinct networks are positioned adjacent to one another yielding a complex series of interwoven networks . The specific organization of the association networks is debated with evidence for interactions, hierarchical relationships, and competition between networks . In humans, association networks are particularly important to language function . In the past it was theorized that language abilities are localized in the left hemisphere in areas 44 / 45, the Broca's area, for language expression and area 22, the Wernicke's area, for language reception . However, language is no longer limited to easily identifiable areas . More recent research suggests that the processes of language expression and reception occur in areas other than just those structures around the lateral sulcus, including the frontal lobe, basal ganglia, cerebellum, and pons . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs expansion . You can help by adding to it . (February 2014) </Td> </Tr> </Table>

Where are the association areas of the brain located