Cerebellum

Question 1

Lobes of the Cerebellum

Answer 1

Anterior, Posterior, and Flocculonodular

Question 2

Structures linking Cerebellum to Brainstem

Answer 2

Peduncles:
- Superior: Cerebellum to midbrain
- Middle: Cerebellum to Pons
- Inferior: Cerebellum to Medulla

Question 3

Which type of Information does Superior Peduncle Carry

Answer 3

Major Efferent tract of cerebellum - tracts head to thalamus and cortex

Question 4

Which type of Information does Middle Peduncle Carry

Answer 4

Main afferent tract - Information from cortex to pons and then into contralateral cerebellum

Question 5

Which type of Information does Inferior Peduncle Carry

Answer 5

Contains both Efferent and Afferent connecting cerebellum to brain stem and spinal cord

Question 6

Cortical Zones of Cerebellum

Answer 6

Medial, Intermediate, and Lateral

Question 7

Which Nuclei are associated with the Medial Cortical Zone

Answer 7

Fastigial Nucleus

Question 8

Which Nuclei are associated with the Intermediate Cortical Zone

Answer 8

Interposed Nuclei

Question 9

Which Nuclei are associated with the Lateral Cortical Zone

Answer 9

Dentate Nucleus

Question 10

Key functions of Cerebellum

Answer 10

• Maintenance of balance and posture
• Coordination of eye movement and gaze fixation
• Coordination of Articulatory movements for speech productions
• Coordination of voluntary limb movements
• Motor Learning

Question 11

Arteries that supply Cerebellum

Answer 11

• Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery
• Anterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery
• Superior Cerebellar Artery