striatum morphology trait dorsal striatum morphology trait Any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the regions of the middle of the three cerebral vesicles of the embryo or the corresponding part of the adult brain; this region controls sensory and motor functions, including eye movement and coordination of auditory and visual reflexes. Trait.ontology VT:0004102 caudate putamen complex morphology trait caudate-putamen morphology trait caudatoputamen morphology trait dorsal basal ganglia morphology trait