Ventral Pallidum

A basal ganglia structure located close to the limbic system involved in reward, motivation, inhibition and locomotion. Associated with the experience of positive emotions. See also ventral tegmental area.

Reference:

Kretschmer, B.D. (1999). Functional aspects of the ventral pallidum. Amino Acids, 19, 201-210. https://doi.org/10.1007/s007260070050