Cerebellum

usgb/ˌserəˈbeləm/
noun

A part of your brain at the back that controls muscle movements.

The doctor said his cerebellum was damaged, which affected his ability to walk.
Visual representation of "cerebellum" - A part of your brain at the back that controls muscle movements.

Often appears as...

  • damage to the cerebellum
  • cerebellum functions

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Part of Brain

Specifically, the cerebellum is located under the cerebrum and behind the brainstem.

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The MRI showed that her cerebellum was healthy and functioning well.
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Muscle Coordination

The cerebellum also plays a crucial role in balance and fine-tuning movements.

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After the injury, he had to retrain his cerebellum to improve his hand-eye coordination.
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Not for Thought

Although part of the brain, the cerebellum does not deal with thinking or emotions.

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She learned that her cerebellum controlled movement, not her ability to solve math problems.
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