Cerebellar hemisphere
Cerebellar Hemisphere
The Cerebellar Hemisphere (pronunciation: /sɛrɪˈbɛlər ˈhɛmɪsfɪər/) is a significant part of the brain that plays a vital role in motor control. It may also be involved in some cognitive functions such as attention and language, and in regulating fear and pleasure responses.
Etymology
The term "Cerebellar Hemisphere" is derived from the Latin words 'cerebellum' meaning 'little brain' and 'hemisphaerium' meaning 'half of a sphere'.
Function
The Cerebellar Hemisphere is primarily responsible for the coordination of voluntary movements, balance, and muscle tone. It receives information from the sensory systems, the spinal cord, and other parts of the brain, and then integrates these data to fine-tune motor activity.
Related Terms
- Cerebellum: The larger structure of which the Cerebellar Hemisphere is a part.
- Cerebral Hemisphere: The other major part of the brain, not to be confused with the Cerebellar Hemisphere.
- Motor Control: The process by which the Cerebellar Hemisphere helps regulate and coordinate body movements.
- Cognitive Function: Higher order brain functions such as learning, memory, and language, which may be influenced by the Cerebellar Hemisphere.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cerebellar hemisphere
- Wikipedia's article - Cerebellar hemisphere
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