Anatomy Brainstem, cerebellum and ventricles a974a74f Which thalamic nucleus projects to the striatum? A Centromedian nucleus B Mediodorsal nucleus C Ventral anterior nucleus D Ventral lateral nucleus High-Yield Explanation The striatum (caudate nucleus & putamen) receives thalamic input from centromedian nucleus. centromedian nucleus- largest of the intralaminar nuclei.