MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

CEREBELLAR SYNDROME

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Middle cerebellar peduncle
A
White matter of cerebellum
B
Ridges of cerebellar cortex
C
Connect the cerebellum to the pons
D
Connect cerebellum to medulla oblongata
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The middle cerebellar peduncle connects the transverse fibers of the pons with the cerebellum, which is entirely afferent to the cerebellum. The rostral cerebellar peduncle connects the cerebellum with the mesencephalon and contains mainly efferent processes passing out of the cerebellum.

Detailed explanation-2: -The superior peduncle connects the the cerebellum to the midbrain.

Detailed explanation-3: -The trigeminal nerve (CN V) can be seen arising from the lateral aspect of the pons in the vicinity of the middle cerebellar peduncles.

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