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Neuroanatomy - Cerebellum
Neuroanatomy - Cerebellum
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05/18/2008

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Term
The projections of the cerebellar cortex to the nuclei
Definition

1. Vermis --> fastigial nucleus

2. Intermediate zone --> nucleus interpositus

3. Lateral hemispheres --> dentate nucleus

4. Flocculus and ant/pos vermis --> vestibular nuc (mostly lateral)

Term
Afferents to the cerebellar cortex
Definition

1. Vestibular inputs --> flocculus and vermis

2. Spinal cord --> vermis and intermed zones

3. Cerebral cortex --> lateral hemispheres via pontine nuclei

(also limb mov --> intermed zone;

trunk mov --> vermis)

Term
Neocerebellar syndrome
Definition

Dmg to cerebellar hemispheres

 

Limb ataxia, hypotonia, intention tremor

Term
Anterior lobe syndrome
Definition

Dmg to midline vermis and intermediate zones

 

Postural instability, general incoordination or ataxia

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