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Cerebellum

The cerebellum is involved in the co-ordination of voluntary motor movement, balance and equilibrium and muscle tone. It is relatively well protected from trauma compared to the frontal and temporal lobes and brain stem.

Location

It is located just above the brain stem and toward the back of the brain at the base of the skull

Functions:

Co-ordination of voluntary movement
Balance and equilibrium
Some memory for reflex motor acts.

Observed Problems:

Loss of ability to co-ordinate fine movements.
Loss of ability to walk.
Inability to reach out and grab objects.
Tremors.
Dizziness (Vertigo).
Slurred Speech (Scanning Speech).
Inability to make rapid movements.

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Last Updated: 04 June 2008
Last Reviewed: 04 June 2008