globus pallidus

globus pallidus (Burdach)

Subcortical nucleus, functionally part of the basal ganglia, which consists of two segments the external (or lateral) and internal (or medial) separated by the medial medullary lamina in primates. In rodents, The globus pallidus lateral is separated from the medial segment by the fibers of the internal capsule/cerebral peduncle.

Type Nerve
Parent Structure ectoderm-derived structure
Latin Name globus pallidus (Burdach)
FMA ID 61835

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What is the globus pallidus?
Subcortical nucleus, functionally part of the basal ganglia, which consists of two segments the external (or lateral) and internal (or medial) separated by the medial medullary lamina in primates. In rodents, The globus pallidus lateral is separated from the medial segment by the fibers of the inter
What is the Latin name for the globus pallidus?
The Latin name for the globus pallidus is globus pallidus (Burdach).

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