MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

CEREBELLAR SYNDROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
For the flocculonodular lobe of cerebellum, all are true EXCEPT:
A
It includes both folocculi and their peduncles
B
It includes the nodules
C
It has vestibular connection
D
It has spinal connection.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The caudal cerebellar peduncle connects the spinal cord and medulla with the cerebellum. It contains primarily afferent processes projecting to the cerebellum. The middle cerebellar peduncle connects the transverse fibers of the pons with the cerebellum, which is entirely afferent to the cerebellum.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cerebellum consists of two hemispheres which are connected by the vermis, a narrow midline area.

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