Cerebellar Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is the major function of each of the cerebellar peduncles?
A
Superior: output
Middle: only input
Inferior: input
2
Q
Vascular supply of the cerebellum
A
Superior cerebellar artery: biggest area, superior and lateral, lateral pons
AICA: small area, tonsils
PICA: posterior inferior cerebellum, lateral medulla
3
Q
What are the clinical manifestations of cerebellar dysfunction?
A
Dysarthria Dysmetria Nystagmus Tremor Dysdiadochokinesia Hypotonia Dyssynergia
