MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

CEREBELLAR SYNDROME

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The whole hemisphere of the cerebellum:
A
related to the ipsilateral side of the body and the contralateral side of the cortex
B
related to the contralateral side of the body and the ipsilateral side of the cortex
C
is related to the ipsilateral side of the brainstem and has no connection with the cortex
D
Connected to both sides of the body and the cortex (bilaterally) equally
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Like the cerebrum, the cerebellum is divided into two lateral hemispheres, which are connected by a medial part called the vermis.

Detailed explanation-2: -The “intermediate hemisphere” is also known as the “spinocerebellum". The “lateral hemisphere” is also known as the “pontocerebellum". The lateral hemisphere is considered the portion of the cerebellum to develop most recently.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are two special dural folds, the falx and the tentorium. The falx separates the right and left hemispheres of the brain and the tentorium separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum.

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