Cerebellum

Which secondary vesicle does the cerebellum come from?

• Myelencephalon

• Metencephalon

• Diencephalon

• Telencephalon

Which of the following statements about the cerebellum is true?

• It controls muscle tone

• It plays a role in coordination

• It plays a role in procedural memory and skill learning

• All of the above

• None of the above

Which of the following pathways is NOT directly related to the cerebellum's function in motor control and coordination?

• Spinothalamic pathway

• Corticospinal pathway

• Vestibulocerebellar pathway

• Spinocerebellar pathway

The anterior lobe of the cerebellum is also known as the

• Spinocerebellum

• Cerebrocerebellum

• Vestibulocerebellum

• None of the above

The cuneocerebellar pathway terminates in which part of the cerebellum?

• Cerebrocerebellum

• Spinocerebellum

• Vestibulocerebellum

• All of the above

The paravermis of the cerebellum contains the cerebellum hommunculus, which part of the body does this area represent?

• Arm

• Neck

• Trunk

• None of the above

The primary fissure divides the...

• Anterior lobe and the flocculus of the cerebellum

• Posterior lobe and the flocculus of the cerebellum

• The anterior and the posterior lobe of the cerebellum

• All of the above

The floculus sends information down which spinal tract to activate the extensor tone of our spinal muscles?

• Spinocerebellar pathway

• Corticispinal tract

• Spinothalamic tract

• Vestibulospinal tract

Neck titubation can be as a result of a lesion in which part of the cerebellum?

• Posterior lobe

• Floculus

• Anterior lobe

• All of the above

What is the primary function of the vestibulocerebellum?

• Detects proprioception from the upper and lower limb

• Coordination of fine muscle movement

• Control of voluntary movements and coordination

• Balance and spatial orientation