the inner pale yellow part of the lenticular nucleus

part of the basal ganglia of the brain. The pallidum is composed of the globus pallidus and the ventral pallidum. See basal ganglia.

The pallidum (Latin for "pallid") or globus pallidus (Latin for "pale globe"), is a sub-cortical structure of the brain. It is a major element of the basal ganglia system. In this system , it is a major element of the basal ganglia core; made up of the striatum and its direct targets: pallidum and nigra.