Emboliform nucleus
Emboliform Nucleus
The Emboliform Nucleus (pronunciation: em-bo-li-form nu-cle-us) is a component of the Cerebellum in the human brain. It is one of the deep cerebellar nuclei, which also include the Dentate nucleus, the Fastigial nucleus, and the Globose nucleus.
Etymology
The term "Emboliform" is derived from the Greek word "embolē", meaning "something thrown in", and the Latin word "forma", meaning "shape". The term "nucleus" is derived from the Latin word "nucleus" meaning "kernel" or "core".
Function
The Emboliform Nucleus, along with the other deep cerebellar nuclei, plays a crucial role in the coordination of voluntary motor movements, balance, and equilibrium. It receives inhibitory inputs from the Purkinje cells of the cerebellar cortex and excitatory inputs from the Inferior olivary nucleus via the Climbing fibers.
Related Terms
- Cerebellum: The part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, which coordinates and regulates muscular activity.
- Dentate nucleus: The largest of the deep cerebellar nuclei, responsible for the planning, initiation and control of voluntary movements.
- Fastigial nucleus: The most medial of the deep cerebellar nuclei, involved in the maintenance of balance and muscle tone.
- Globose nucleus: A deep cerebellar nucleus, involved in the coordination of movement and motor learning.
- Purkinje cells: A type of neuron in the cerebellar cortex, which sends inhibitory projections to the deep cerebellar nuclei.
- Inferior olivary nucleus: A structure found in the medulla oblongata, involved in motor learning and function.
- Climbing fibers: Axons that originate from the inferior olivary nucleus and form synapses with the dendrites of Purkinje cells.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Emboliform nucleus
- Wikipedia's article - Emboliform nucleus
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