MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

CEREBELLAR SYNDROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Superior cerebellar peduncle
A
Ridges of cerebellar cortex
B
White matter of the cerebellum
C
Connect the cerebellum to the pons
D
Connect the cerebellum to the midbrain
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The superior cerebellar peduncles, also known as the brachium conjunctivum, are paired white matter fiber tracts that connect the cerebellum with the midbrain. The superior cerebellar peduncle contains vital afferent and efferent fibers including cerebellothalamic, cerebellorubral and ventrospinocerebellar tracts.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cerebellum is connected to the brainstem by three pairs of cerebellar peduncles: the superior peduncle with the midbrain, the middle peduncle with the pons, and the inferior peduncle with the medulla oblongata.

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