Cerebellum + Basal Ganglia Anatomy

Question 1

Movement triggered by motor cortex. Via which two pathways does this travel through?

Answer 1

1. Corticospinal tract
2. Cerebellum

Question 2

What structure covers the cerebellum?

Answer 2

Tentorium cerebelli

(Like a tent)

Question 3

Median structure between the two cerebellar hemispheres

Answer 3

Vermis

Question 4

Synapses neurones travel from deep cerebellar nuclei through which 3 tracts?

Answer 4

Corticospinal
Vestibulospinal
Rubrospinal

Question 5

What is the basal ganglia ?

Answer 5

A number of masses of grey matter

Located near the base of each cerebral hemisphere

Question 6

Where/what is the corpus striatum?

Answer 6

A region of grey matter

associated with lateral ventricle

Question 7

3 functions of basal ganglia

Answer 7

1. Facilitates purposeful movement
2. Inhibits unwanted movements
3. Helps in maintaining posture and tone