What is Cerebellum?

About Cerebellum:

• The cerebellum, which stands for “little brain”, is a structure of the central nervous system.
• Location: It is a part of your brain located at the back of your head, just above and behind, where your spinal cord connects to your brain itself.
• It only accounts for around10% of total brain weight but contains as many as 80% of all neurons in the brain.
• Functions:
  • Maintaining balance: The cerebellum has special sensors that detect shifts in balance and movement. It sends signals for the body to adjust and move.
  • Coordinating movement: Most body movements require the coordination of multiple muscle groups. The cerebellum times muscle actions so that the body can move smoothly.
  • Vision: The cerebellum coordinates eye movements.
  • Motor learning: The cerebellum helps the body to learn movements that require practice and fine-tuning. For example, the cerebellum plays a role in learning to ride a bicycle or play a musical instrument.
  • Other functions: Researchers believe the cerebellum has some role in thinking, including processing language and mood.

What is Cerebrum?

• Cerebrum is the largest part of your brain and includes parts above and forward of the cerebellum.
• It receives and gives meaning to information from the sense organs and controls the body.
• It is also essential for memory, reasoning, communication, emotions, and many other functions.
• The cerebellum and brainstem sit below the cerebrum and work alongside it to control the voluntary actions in the body.