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The portion of the brain that is in the back of the head, between the cerebrum and the brain stem. It is involved in the control of voluntary and involuntary movement as well as balance.
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The portion of the brain in the back of the head between the cerebrum and the brain stem. The cerebellum controls balance for walking and standing, and other complex motor functions.
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(seh-reh-bell-um) [L. dim. of cerebrum, brain] Part of the vertebrate hindbrain (rhombencephalon) located dorsally; functions in unconscious coordination of movement and balance.
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 The region of the brain attached to the brain stem that controls motor coordination, posture, and balance as well as the ability to learn control of body movements.
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1560s, from Latin cerebellum "a small brain," diminutive of cerebrum "brain" (see cerebral).
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the highly folded part of the central nervous system above or dorsal to the brainstem that helps control movement, balance, and muscle coordination (Sheep Brain Dissection, Close-up of the Nervous Sys [..]
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The portion of the brain that is in the back of the head, between the cerebrum...
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brain structure in posterior fossa that coordinates the many muscles active in any given movement; receives input from spinal cord and cerebral cortex and projects to postural and volun [..]
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The cerebellum is traditionally recognised as the area of the brain that regulates muscle tone and coordination of movement. There is also evidence it contributes to non-motor functions such as though [..]
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Part of the brain associated with balance, smooth movement, and posture.
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A part of the brain located at the back and below the principal hemispheres, involved in the regulation of movement.
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The lower part of the brain which is beneath the posterior portion of the cerebrum and regulates unconscious coordination of movement.
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(ser´´ue-bel´um) The portion of the brain concerned with the coordination of skeletal muscle contraction. Part of the metencephalon, it consists of two hemispheres and a central vermis. cerebral arterial circle
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Portion of the brain that coordinates skeletal muscle movement. Part of the metencephalon, it consists of two hemispheres and a central vermis. cerebrum
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The cerebellum is a structure often referred to as the "little brain" that is located in the rear of the brainstem. The cerebellum helps control voluntary movements such as eye movement and [..]
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Part of the brain at the back of the head that controls the muscles and postural equilibrium.
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(L: cerebrum= brain; cerebellum= little brain) the rear part of the vertebrate brain, particularly concerned with the coordination of complex muscular movements.
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A structure located at the back of the brain, dorsal to the pons, that is involved in the central regulation of movement. See Figures 2.12, 2.14, 2.18.
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The ‘little brain’ that controls balance and coordinates movements. It’s normally required for learning motor skills, such as riding a bike, and is involved in thought processes.
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The portion of the brain in the back of the head between the cerebrum and the brain stem. It is responsible for the coordination of movement and balance.
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The lower part of the brain which is beneath the posterior portion of the cerebrum and regulates unconscious coordination of movement.
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(n) a major division of the vertebrate brain; situated above the medulla oblongata and beneath the cerebrum in humans
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The portion of the brain (located at the back) which helps coordinate movement. Damage may result in ataxia. [Click Here to Return to List]
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The part of the brain that controls coordinated movement.
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N brain; seat of senses/intellect; little brain (L+S)
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A structure lying in between the undersurface of the occipital lobe and the brain stem, largely concerned with the regulation and control of the muscular tone, coordination, movement, posture, and gai [..]
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part of the brain located at the bottom of the skull, near the opening to the spinal area; important for muscle control, movement, and balance cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
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the portion of the brain (located in the back) that helps coordinate movement. Damage may result in Ataxia. 
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Yo-yoing, walking, playing soccer – you couldn't do any of it without this small but powerful part of the brain. The cerebellum controls balance, coordination, and movement. It's way in the [..]
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The cerebellum lies at the back of the brain and is composed of of two cerebellar hemispheres. The major functions of the cerebellum include maintaining balance and equilibrium and programming and fin [..]
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The Cerebellum is a peach-sized structure situated at the base of the brain. It is highly-folded and has been called the brain with the brain - indeed the very name comes from the Latin for "litt [..]
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The part of Brain that lies behind the Brain Stem in the posterior Base of Skull (Cranial Fossa, Posterior). It is also known as the "little Brain" with convolutions similar to those of Cere [..]
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Part of the metencephalon that lies in the posterior cranial fossa behind the brain stem. It is concerned with the coordination of movement.
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Area of the brain lying below and behind the cerebrum, functioning in proprioception, replaying feedback from muscle activity and motions back to the cortex for finer adjustments and coordination of m [..]
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The cauliflower-shaped brain structure located just behind the cerebrum and above the brain stem.
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Area of the brain above the pons and medulla that is important for balance and posture.
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a large structure consisting of two halves (hemispheres) located in the lower part of the brain; responsible for the coordination of movement and balance.
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The largest part of the human brain associated with higher order functioning, such as thinking, perceiving, planning, and understanding language, as well as the control of voluntary behavior.
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The portion of the brain in the back of the head between the cerebrum and the brain stem. The cerebellum controls balance for walking and standing, and other complex motor functions.
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A part of the brain which is involved in coordinating movement. When it is affected by disease, this can lead to cerebellar ataxia
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The lower part of the brain, which is beneath the posterior portion of the cerebrum and regulates unconscious coordination of movement.
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An area of the brain that coordinates muscular responses.
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Part of the brain that is responsible for the coordination of voluntary movements.
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