Cerebellar
Cerebellar
Cerebellar (pronunciation: /ˌserəˈbelər/) is an adjective that pertains to the cerebellum, a significant part of the human brain responsible for motor control, coordination, precision, and accurate timing. The term "cerebellar" is derived from the Latin word "cerebellum," which means "little brain."
Etymology
The term "cerebellar" is derived from the Latin word "cerebellum," which means "little brain." This is due to the cerebellum's position and size in comparison to the rest of the brain. The prefix "cerebro-" refers to the brain, while the suffix "-ar" denotes pertaining to or connected with.
Related Terms
- Cerebellar Cortex: The outer layer of the cerebellum, involved in the processing of sensory information.
- Cerebellar Ataxia: A disorder that occurs when the cerebellum becomes inflamed or damaged, leading to lack of muscle coordination.
- Cerebellar Hemisphere: One of the two halves of the cerebellum, each controlling coordination for a specific side of the body.
- Cerebellar Peduncles: Three paired structures that connect the cerebellum to the brainstem, carrying information to and from the cerebellum.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cerebellar
- Wikipedia's article - Cerebellar
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