GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE

CEREBELLUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In superior view, the shape of cerebellum is ____
A
ovoid
B
butterfly
C
stellate
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Superior cerebellum connects cerebellum to the midbrain, middle to the pons and inferior to the medulla oblongata. Superior cerebellar peduncle (brachium conjunctivum) ascends upward from the anterior cerebellar notch to the tectum of the midbrain.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are three functional areas of the cerebellum – the cerebrocerebellum, the spinocerebellum and the vestibulocerebellum. Cerebrocerebellum – the largest division, formed by the lateral hemispheres. It is involved in planning movements and motor learning.

Detailed explanation-3: -The portion of the brain in the back of the head between the cerebrum and the brain stem. The cerebellum controls balance for walking and standing, and other complex motor functions.

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