Cerebellum

Descriptions of Cerebellum

Cerebellum: The portion of the brain in the back of the head between the cerebrum and the brain stem. The cerebellum controls balance for walking and standing, and other complex motor functions.
Source: National Institute of Health

Cerebellum: a major division of the vertebrate brain; situated above the medulla oblongata and beneath the cerebrum in humans
Source: WordNet 2.1

Cerebellum : part of the metencephalon that lies in the posterior cranial fossa behind the brain stem; it is involved in the coordination of movement.
Source: CRISP

Cerebellum : Part of the metencephalon that lies in the posterior cranial fossa behind the brain stem. It is concerned with the coordination of movement.
Source: MESH OBO (Open Biomedical Ontologies)

Summary Information: Cerebellum

Cerebellum: The cerebellum is one of three main structures of the brain. The cerebellum is located in the posterior area of the brain below the cerebrum. The cerebellum controls such functions as subconscious skeletal muscle movements, balance, posture, coordination, and muscle tone.

Conditions that can afflict the cerebellum include shrinkage of the cerebellum, changes with aging, genetic disorders, tumors, stroke, toxin exposure, trauma, birth defects, and infection.

Closely Related Organs: Cerebellum

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Cerebellum:

• Brain stem
• Cerebrum
• Brain
• Thalamus
• Hypothalamus
• Pituitary gland
• Cranium
• Cerebral spinal fluid
• Central nervous system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Cerebellum

The following conditions are related to the organ: Cerebellum:

• Shrinkage of the cerebellum
• Changes with aging
• Genetic disorders
• Tumors
• Stroke
• Toxin exposure
• Birth defects
• Infection

Other Names: Cerebellum

The following are other names for the organ: Cerebellum:

• Hindbrain

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Cerebellum

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Cerebellum:

• Vertigo
• Muscle weakness
• Coordination problems
• Difficulty speaking
• Depression
• Psychosis
• Unsteady gait
• Change in consciousness

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Organ types: Brain (167)

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