Deep nuclei

Globus Pallidus

basal ganglia brake

An internal brake and filter in basal-ganglia motor loops.

Caudate NucleusPutamenGlobus PallidusSubstantia NigraNucleus Accumbens
Volume salience
45
Connectivity
82
Clinical load
72
Research density
74

Key functions

  • motor filtering
  • inhibition
  • pallidal output
  • DBS target

Clinical note

A classic surgical target for movement-disorder therapy.

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