Pallidum (Noun)
Meaning
The inner pale yellow part of the lenticular nucleus.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The globus pallidus interna and externa are the two subdivisions of the pallidum in the lenticular nucleus.
- The pallidum is a critical component of the basal ganglia, playing a key role in movement regulation.
- Studies have shown that damage to the pallidum can result in significant motor dysfunction.
- The pallidum receives input from the striatum and sends output to the thalamus and brainstem.
- Lesions in the pallidum have been associated with various movement disorders, including dystonia and chorea.