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Striatopallidal fibres

The striatopallidal fibres, also Wilson's pencils, pencil fibres of Wilson, and pencils of Wilson, are prominent myelinated fibres that connect the striatum to the globus pallidus.

Their distinctive appearance allows one to identify the putamen on light microscopy.

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Striatopallidal fibres Wikipedia