Explain the Functions of Different parts of cerebellum ?
Table of Contents What Is the Cerebellum? Location Uses and Functions Impact Causes of Damage What Is the Cerebellum? The cerebellum (which is Latin for “little brain”) is a major structure of the hindbrain that is located near the brainstem. This part of the brain is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements. It is also responsible for a number of functions including motor skills such as balance, coordination, and posture.  Hank Grebe / Getty Images Where Is It Located? The cerebellum is the largest structure of the hindbrain and can be found in the back portion of the skull below the temporal and occipital lobes and behind the brainstem. When looking at the brain, the cerebellum looks much like a smaller structure separate from the brain, found beneath the hemispheres of the cerebral cortex. The cerebellum consists of a cortex covering white matter, as well as a ventricle filled with fluid. It is also divided into two hemispheres like the cerebral cortex. There are two main parts of the cerebellum: Cerebellar cortex: A layer containing folded tissue containing most of the cerebellum's neurons Cerebellar nuclei: The innermost part of the cerebellum containing nerve cells that communication information from the cerebellum The cerebellum makes up just 10% of the total volume of the brain, yet it contains an estimated 50%1 to 80%2 of the brain's neurons. A Guide to the Anatomy of the Brain Uses and Functions The cerebellum receives information from other regions of the brain and nervous system including the brain stem, spinal cord, and cerebrum. This incoming information is then used by the cerebellum to coordinate and control voluntary movements. The cerebellum is like a “mini-brain” when it comes to movement and plays an important role in coordination, posture, and balance, as well as in speech and a number of important mental processes. There are several key functions of the cerebellum, including:3 Balance and posture Mental function Movement Motor learning Vision
