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Procedural Memory: Relevant Brain Regions

The main areas of the brain involved in procedural memory are the cerebellum, the basal ganglia, and the limbic system.

The striatum, a structure inside the basal ganglia, receives information from the cerebral cortex and is the "main gateway for information to the basal ganglia" (Camina, E., Güel, F., 2017).
The cerebellum enables the execution of movements and perfection of motor agility necessary for procedural learning. Studies have linked it to the region responsible for automating unconscious skills during the learning phase (Kreitzer, 2009).
Finally, the limbic system acts almost as the control tower for procedural memories. As well, brain areas activated when procedural memories are being performed can be followed by a special protein membrane that runs through the limbic system.

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Updated 2025-10-12

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