1.2 The External Features of the Cerebellum Flashcards

1
Q

What is the name given to the Midline structure between the 2 Cerebellar Hemispheres?

A

The Vermis

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What are the 3 lobes of the Cerebellum?

A
  1. The Anterior Lobe
  2. The Posterior Lobe
  3. The Floculonodular Lobe
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3
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What is the name of the part of the Cerebellum which sits medially, directly above the Foramen Magnum?

A

The Cerebellar Tonsil

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What part of the Brain is anatomically connected to the Cerebellum?

A

The Brainstem

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5
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What connects the Cerebellum to the Midbrain?

A

The Superior Cerebellar Peduncle

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6
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What connects the Cerebellum to the Pons?

A

The Middle Cerebellar Peduncle

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7
Q

What connects the Cerebellum to the Medulla?

A

The Inferior Cerebellar Peduncle

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What is the name of the Ventricular Space which lies immediately anterior to the Cerebellum?

A

The 4th Ventricle (IV Ventricle)

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9
Q

Which Cranial Cavity does the Cerebellum lie in?

A

The Posterior Cranial Fossa

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10
Q

Which Foramen does the Cerebellum sit above?

A

The Foramen Magnum

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What is the Clinical Significance of the Cerebellar Tonsils sitting directly above the Foramen Magnum?

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The Cerebellar Tonsils may herniate through this Foramen if the Intracranial Pressure rises - this can be known as Cerebellar Coning

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