Cerebellum

Question 1

What is the external anatomy of the Cerebellum made of?

Answer 1

1. Cerebellar Cortex

2. Peduncles

Question 2

What are the 3 pairs of Peduncles and what is their function?

Answer 2

1. Superior Cerebellar Peduncle- Primarily carries the output from the cerebellum.
2. Middle Cerebellar Peduncle- Exclusively carries input to the cerebellum.
3. Inferior Cerebellar Peduncle- Primarily carries input to the cerebellum.

Question 3

What are the 3 types of Cerebellar Nuclei and what part of the Cerebellum are they located in?

Answer 3

1. Fastigial- Medial (Vermis)
2. Interposed (Globose, Emboliform)- Intermediate
3. Dentate- Lateral

Question 4

What are the 3 functional divisions of the Cerebellum?

Answer 4

1. Vestibulocerebellum
2. Spinocerebellum
3. Cerebrocerebellum

Question 5

What region is the Vestibulocerebellum in, and what is its function?

Answer 5

Region: Flocculonodular Lobe

Function: Regulation of balance and eye movements

Question 6

What region is the Spinocerebellum in, and what is its function?

Answer 6

Region: Vermis+Intermediate region

Function: Regulation of body and limb movement

Question 7

What region is the Cerebrocerebellum in, and what is its function?

Answer 7

Region: Lateral Region

Function: Planning movement and evaluating sensory information.