Cerebellum Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of the cerebellum?
A
- concenrned with the control of muscular movement, body posture, and balance
- it does not initiate movement but coordinated it
2
Q
What is the effect of a damaged cerebellum?
A
a person suffers from jerky and uncoordinated movement
3
Q
Where does the cerebellum receive information from?
A
- organ of balance in the ears
- information about the tone of muscles and tendons
4
Q
Where is information from the cerebellum relayed to?
A
- information is relayed to the areas of the cerebreal cortex that are invovled in motor control
