Globus pallidus

System Nervous
SNOMED CT 362361005

Globus pallidus

Definition

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.

Also known as pale body, paleostriatum — per UBERON

Related record This page carries no relationships. Atlas Médico also holds Pallidum (0 relationships, shares MESH:D005917). These are separate concepts in the source ontology, not duplicates Atlas Médico has merged.

The Globus pallidus is a part of the Nervous.

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