Flocculonodular lobe
Flocculonodular Lobe
The Flocculonodular Lobe (pronounced: floc-u-lo-nod-u-lar lobe) is a significant part of the human brain that is associated with the cerebellum. It is one of the three lobes that make up the cerebellum, the other two being the anterior lobe and the posterior lobe.
Etymology
The term "Flocculonodular" is derived from Latin, where "flocculus" means a small tuft of wool, and "nodulus" means a small knot. This is in reference to the appearance of this part of the brain, which resembles small tufts or knots.
Function
The Flocculonodular Lobe is primarily responsible for maintaining balance and coordinating eye movements. It receives input from the vestibular system, which is the sensory system that contributes to balance and spatial orientation.
Related Terms
- Cerebellum: The part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, to which the flocculonodular lobe belongs. Its function is to coordinate and regulate muscular activity.
- Anterior Lobe: One of the three lobes of the cerebellum, involved in managing bodily movements.
- Posterior Lobe: Another lobe of the cerebellum, involved in fine-tuning motor movements and cognitive functions.
- Vestibular System: The sensory system that provides the leading contribution to the sense of balance and spatial orientation for the purpose of coordinating movement with balance.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Flocculonodular lobe
- Wikipedia's article - Flocculonodular lobe
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