GROSS ANATOMY

GROSS ANATOMY

BRAIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The part of the brain that controls coordination, balance, and equilibrium
A
cerebrum
B
thalamus
C
cerebellum
D
medulla oblongata
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cerebellum. This is the back of the brain. It coordinates voluntary muscle movements and helps to maintain posture, balance, and equilibrium.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Cerebellum This area of the brain is responsible for fine motor movement, balance, and the brain’s ability to determine limb position.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cerebellum is important for making postural adjustments in order to maintain balance. Through its input from vestibular receptors and proprioceptors, it modulates commands to motor neurons to compensate for shifts in body position or changes in load upon muscles.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your joints and muscles use receptors, called proprioceptors, to gather information about the spacial position of your body. These receptors then send the information back to the cerebellum adjusting your position by making you shift body weight, or even stretching your arms out to help maintain your balance.

Detailed explanation-5: -The cerebellum, one of three main parts that make up your brain, is responsible for coordinating movement and balance. Also known as the “little brain, ” it plays a vital role in language and attention and can assist people with vision and eye movement.

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