The Cerebellum Flashcards
How much of the brain does the cerebellum make up?
The cerebellum makes up around 11% of the brain.
What size is the cerebellum and where is it located?
The cerebellum is the second largest portion of the brain, looking similar to the shape of the cauliflower. It is located dorsal to pons, medulla and fourth ventricle, protrudes inferior to the occipital lobe.
What separates the cerebellum from the lobes?
It is separated from these lobes by the transverse cerebral processes inputs from the cerebral motor cortex, brain stem and sensory receptors.
What is the purpose of the cerebellum?
The cerebellum regulates skeletal muscle movements.
Is the activity of the cerebellum consciously controlled or subconscious?
It is subconscious.
How is the cerebellum divided?
It is divided into anterior, posterior and flocculander
How is it connected?
It is connected by vermis.
Does the cerebellum have an outer cortex of grey matter?
Yes, the cerebellum has an outer cortex of grey matter.
