Search Ontology:
Uberon Ontology

dorsal pallidum

Term ID
UBERON:0006516
Synonyms
  • dorsal globus pallidus
  • globus pallidus dorsal part
  • pallidum dorsal region
Definition
The predominant portion of the globus pallidus in the striatopallidal system, which is defined by connectivity and neurochemical staining. The dorsal pallidum is distinguished from the ventral pallidum by a boundary that is partially defined by the anterior commissure. The remainder of the boundary is indistinct in sections stained for Nissl substance ( Heimer-1995 )
References
Ontology
Uberon Ontology
Relationships
is part of
is a type of