Cerebellum

Where is the Cerebellum located?

Back of the brain - inferior to occipital and temporal (within the posterior cranial fossa)

What connects the 2 hemispheres?

the Vermis

What is the surface of the Cerebellum made of?

Grey matter that forms the cerebellar cortex

Where is white matter located in the Cerebellum?

Underneath the Cerebellar Cortex

What are the names of the 3 anatomical lobes?

Anterior, Posterior and Flocculonodar

What are the names of the 2 Fissures that the anatomical lobes are divided into?

Primary and Posterolateral

What are the names of the 3 functional areas of the Cerebellum?

Cerebrocerebellum, Spinocerebllum and Vestibulocerebellum

What is the function of the Cerebrocerebellum?

Movement planning, motor learning and muscle activation

What is the function of the Spinocerebellum?

Regulation of body movements

What is the function of the Vestibulocerebellum?

Controls balance

What are the names of the 3 zones of the Cerebellum?

Lateral hemispheres, Intermediate zone and the Vermis

What are the names of the 3 paired arteries that supply the Cerebellum?

Superior, Anterior Inferior and Posterior Inferior Cerebellar

What are the names of the venous drainage?

Superior and Inferior Cerebellar veins

What is the function of the cerebellum in the production of speech?

It coordinates movement of tongue, lips, jaw and soft palate to prevent slurred speech