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Indirect pathway
Neuronal circuit that suppresses unwanted movements
The indirect pathway, sometimes known as the indirect pathway of movement, is a neuronal circuit through the basal ganglia and several associated nuclei within the central nervous system (CNS) which helps to prevent unwanted muscle contractions from competing with voluntary movements.[1] It operates in conjunction with the direct pathway.