Right Globus Pallidus (Globus pallidus dexter)
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Anatomy
The right globus pallidus regulates motor inhibition and postural tone on the right side. Carbon monoxide poisoning characteristically produces bilateral symmetrical ischemic necrosis of the globus pallidus.
Clinical notes
Selective vulnerability of the globus pallidus to hypoxia and toxins (carbon monoxide, cyanide) results in delayed post-hypoxic parkinsonism and dystonia.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right Globus Pallidus?
The right globus pallidus regulates motor inhibition and postural tone on the right side. Carbon monoxide poisoning characteristically produces bilateral symmetrical ischemic necrosis of the globus pallidus.
Why is the Right Globus Pallidus clinically important?
Selective vulnerability of the globus pallidus to hypoxia and toxins (carbon monoxide, cyanide) results in delayed post-hypoxic parkinsonism and dystonia.
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