Describe location, structure, and function of the Cerebellum

Question 1

Location of cerebellum

Answer 1

Posterior and inferior portion of brain

Question 2

Blood flow to the brain

Answer 2

SCA
AICA
PICA

Question 3

SCA supplies

Answer 3

Anterior lobe

Question 4

AICA supplies

Answer 4

flocculonodular lobe

Question 5

PICA supplies

Answer 5

Posterior lobe

Question 6

SCA supplies (specifics)

Answer 6

Includes vermis (spinocerebellum) and part of the cerebellar hemisphere (cerebrocerebellum)

Question 7

AICA supplies (specifics)

Answer 7

Vestibulocerebellum

Question 8

PICA supplies (specifics)

Answer 8

Includes cerebellar hemisphere and flocculonodular lobe

Question 9

Cerebellar hemispheres controls

Answer 9

movements of the extremities (hand movement)

Question 10

Vermis/intermediate hemispheres control

Answer 10

trunk and limb girdles

Question 11

Cerebellar peduncles consist of

Answer 11

Superior, middle, and inferior cerebellar peduncles

Question 12

Superior cerebellar peduncle connections

Answer 12

Motor output from cerebellum (efferent to cerebrum)

Question 13

Middle cerebellar peduncle connections

Answer 13

Motor input from descending motor systems (pons)

afferent intended movement

Question 14

Inferior cerebellar peduncle connections

Answer 14

Proprioceptive input from the spinocerebellar tracts via inferior brainstem
(afferent actual movement)

Question 15

What should be observed and documented during coordination tests?

Answer 15

Accuracy
Trajectory
Speed