Copper in the brain Basal Ganglia and Related Structures of the Brain Copper is deposited in the basal ganglion and the Putamen These structures plays a role basal ganglIa in coordination of globus pallidus thalamus movement and mood substantia nigra regulation cerebellumCopper in the Brain • Copper is deposited in the basal ganglion and the Putamen. • These structures plays a role in coordination of movement and mood regulation