Cerebellum Anatomy and Function Quiz
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Which lobe of the cerebellum is responsible for vestibulocerebellum function?

  • Flocculonodular lobe (correct)
  • Posterior lobe
  • Anterior lobe
  • Vermis
  • How many major lobes is the cerebellum divided into by transverse fissures?

  • Two
  • Four
  • Three (correct)
  • Five
  • What anatomical structure separates the two cerebellar hemispheres on each side?

  • Medulla
  • Tentorium cerebelli
  • Pons
  • Vermis (correct)
  • What is the main role of the cerebellum in voluntary movement?

    <p>Orchestration of muscular contraction timing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the cerebellar peduncles?

    <p>Connection to the brainstem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of vestibular proprioception?

    <p>Control the orientation of body parts to external stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cerebellar lesions, what symptom is commonly observed?

    <p>Difficulty in walking/unsteadiness of gait</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is dyssynergia in the context of cerebellar ataxia?

    <p>Impairment of proper sequence of muscular contractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which specific cerebellar sign is mostly observed when asking a patient to reach for a target?

    <p>Intention tremor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes incoordination in diseases of the cerebellum?

    <p>Disturbance in force, rate, sequence, direction, or timing of movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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