NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

CEREBELLUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Vermis is classified as
A
Cerebrocerebellum
B
Neocerebellum
C
Archicerebellum
D
Paleocerebellum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -n. a phylogenetically old part of the cerebellum, including most of the vermis (central area) and the cerebellar pyramids. It is involved in control of the muscles of the trunk and girdle. Also called spinocerebellum.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are three phylogenetic divisions within the cerebellum: the flocculonodular, anterior, and posterior lobes (Fig. 3). These divisions are also called the archicerebellum, paleocerebellum, and neocerebellum, respectively, terms that more clearly reflect the method of dividing the lobes by their evolutionary age.

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