key term - Globus pallidus

Definition

The globus pallidus is a subcortical structure located in the forebrain, part of the basal ganglia, involved in the regulation of voluntary movement. It plays a critical role in controlling movement by influencing other parts of the brain, such as the thalamus and motor cortex.

Related terms

Basal Ganglia:

A group of nuclei in the brain associated with a variety of functions including control of voluntary motor movements, procedural learning, habit learning, eye movements, cognition, and emotion.

Thalamus:

A large mass of gray matter deeply situated in the forebrain which acts as a major relay station for information coming into the brain, forwarding it to the appropriate part of the cerebral cortex for processing.

Motor Cortex:

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in planning, controlling, and executing voluntary movements