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Definition of 'Cerebellum'

The part of brain that lies behind the BRAIN STEM in the posterior base of skull (CRANIAL FOSSA, POSTERIOR). It is also known as the "little brain" with convolutions similar to those of CEREBRAL CORTEX, inner white matter, and deep cerebellar nuclei. Its function is to coordinate voluntary movements, maintain balance, and learn motor skills.

Common names: Cerebellum; Cerebellums

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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Patterns of hearing loss after microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm.

29 Sep 2009 BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to analyse audiological data after microvascular decompression (MVD) for hemifacial spasm (HFS), and to compare the data with hearing before surgery. METHODS: Auditory functions were studied before and after ... Read more...


Thrombosis of the superior petrosal vein mimicking brain tumor. Case report.

30 Jul 2009 A 77-year-old woman was admitted to a local hospital with a 7-day history of vertigo and nausea, followed by gait disturbance. Magnetic resonance imaging showed extensive brain edema with a hemorrhagic component in the right cerebellum. The lesion ... Read more...


Anterior spinal artery as a collateral channel in patients with acute bilateral vertebral artery occlusions. Two case reports.

30 Jul 2009 Retrograde flow through the anterior spinal artery (ASA) from the cervical vertebral artery (VA) to the intracranial distal VA due to disrupted perfusion caused by bilateral VA occlusion is rare. We report two cases of hemodynamic vertebrobasilar ... Read more...

 

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Definition: The part of brain that lies behind the BRAIN STEM in the posterior base of skull (CRANIAL FOSSA, POSTERIOR). It is also known as the "little brain" with convolutions similar to those of CEREBRAL CORTEX, inner white matter, and deep cerebellar nuclei. Its function is to coordinate voluntary movements, maintain balance, and learn motor skills.

Descriptor UI: D002531

Alternative terms: Cerebellum; Cerebellums;

Allowable Qualifiers: abnormalities; anatomy & histology; blood supply; cytology; drug effects; embryology; enzymology; growth & development; immunology; injuries; metabolism; microbiology; parasitology; pathology; physiology; physiopathology; radiation effects; radiography; radionuclide imaging; secretion; surgery; transplantation; ultrastructure; ultrasonography; chemistry; virology;

Tree Number: A08.186.211.132.810.428.200; A08.186.211.865.428.200;

Technical Notes: cerebellar artery = CEREBELLUM /blood supply (IM) + ARTERIES (NIM)

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