Anatomy of the Cerebellum Quiz

Which fissure separates the anterior lobe from the posterior lobe?

• Horizontal fissure

• Primary fissure

• Posterolateral fissure

• Longitudinal fissure

Which lobe lies caudal to the posterolateral fissure?

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Flocculonodular

• Vermis

The fastigial nucleus receives input from which cerebellar zone?

• Paravermal zone

• Lateral zone

• Vermal zone

• Flocculonodular lobe

Which nucleus is involved in automatic control of movement?

• Fastigial

• Interposed nucleus

• Dentate

• Red nucleus

Which condition is characterized by incoordination of eye muscles?

• Ataxia

• Nystagmus

• Dysarthria

• Hypotonia

The superior cerebellar artery arises from which source?

• Vertebral artery

• Basilar artery

• Internal carotid

• External carotid

Which tract carries proprioception from the trunk?

• Cuneocerebellar

• Dorsal spinocerebellar

• Trigeminocerebellar

• Tectocerebellar

The olivocerebellar tract originates from which side?

• Same side

• Opposite side

• Both sides

• It varies

Cerebellar cortex granule cells are:

• Inhibitory

• Excitatory

• Mixed

• Motor

Cerebellar cortex purkinje cells are:

• Inhibitory

• Excitatory

• Mixed

• Motor