Vestibulocerebellar tract

The Vestibulocerebellar tract (pronunciation: ves-tib-u-lo-ser-e-bel-lar trakt) is a part of the central nervous system that connects the vestibular nuclei in the brainstem to the cerebellum.

Etymology

The term "Vestibulocerebellar" is derived from two Latin words: "vestibulum," which means entrance, and "cerebellum," which means little brain. The term "tract" is derived from the Latin word "tractus," which means a course or path.

Function

The Vestibulocerebellar tract carries information about head position and movement from the vestibular system in the inner ear to the cerebellum. This information is crucial for maintaining balance and coordinating eye movements.

Related Terms

Vestibular system: The sensory system that contributes to balance and sense of spatial orientation.
Cerebellum: A region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control.
Vestibular nuclei: A group of nuclei in the brainstem that receive input from the vestibular nerve and send output to the eye muscles, spinal cord, and cerebellum.
Central nervous system: The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord.

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