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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