Term Name:	dorsal pallidum
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 )
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0006516]