Cerebellum

Question 1

cerebellum anatomy

Answer 1

• inferior + posterior to cerebrum
• convoluted
• contains gray matter (outer) and white matter (inner) matter
• 2 hemispheres, 3 lobes total

Question 2

3 lobes of cerebellum

Answer 2

1. anterior
2. vermis
3. posterior

Question 3

cerebellum functions

Answer 3

• coordinates body movement by relaying info to cerebral motor cortex
• maintains balance, normal muscle tone, posture
• controls certain eye movements

Question 4

anterior + posterior lobe functions

Answer 4

• receive information from body trunk

- influence motor activities of trunk/shoulder/pectoral girdle

Question 5

vermis function

Answer 5

coordinates limb movements

Question 6

cerebellar peduncles

Answer 6

connect cerebellum to other parts of brain

Question 7

muscle tone

Answer 7

degree to which muscles are contracted at rest (helping keep joints/bones in place)