Cerebellum Flashcards
1
Q
Where does the cerebellum sit?
A
Midline above the 4th ventricle
2
Q
What is in the midline of the cerebellum?
A
Vermis
3
Q
What are the normal functions of the cerebellum?
A
Coordination of movements
Sequence movements
4
Q
Which side do cerebellar signs appear in relation to the lesion?
A
Ipsilateral
5
Q
What is the pneumonic for cerebellar signs?
A
DANISH
6
Q
What are the cerebellar signs?
A
Dysdiadochokinesia Ataxia Nystagmus Intention tremor Slurred speech Hypotonia
7
Q
What is dysdiadochokinesia?
A
Inability to rapidly change movement
8
Q
What is ataxia?
A
Unsteady gait
