Cerebellum Simplified: Parts And Anatomical Lobes Explained Question 1. What are the parts of the cerebellum? Answer: Parts of the Cerebellum The cerebellum consists of three parts: Two large lateral hemispherical parts are called cerebellar hemispheres. A narrow median worm-like part that unites the two cerebellar hemispheres is called the vermis. parts of … [Read more...] about Cerebellum Simplified: Parts and Anatomical Lobes Explained
Cerebellar Nuclei Explained: Dentate, Interposed, and Fastigial Connections
Cerebellar Nuclei Explained: Dentate, Interposed, And Fastigial Connections Question 1. Describe the intracerebellar nuclei and their respective connections. Answer: There are four intracerebellar nuclei on either side of the midline. From lateral to medial side, these are as follows: Cerebellar nuclei connections Dentate nucleus Nucleus emboliformis Nucleus … [Read more...] about Cerebellar Nuclei Explained: Dentate, Interposed, and Fastigial Connections
Cerebellar Nuclei And Tracts – Structure, Connections And Functions
Cerebellar Nuclei And Tracts – Structure, Connections And Functions Question 1. What are cerebellar peduncles? Enumerate their constituent fibres. Answer: The cerebellar peduncles are large bundles of afferent and efferent fibres that connect the cerebellum with other parts of the brain. They are three in number: Spinocerebellar tracts The superior Cerebellar Peduncle … [Read more...] about Cerebellar Nuclei And Tracts – Structure, Connections And Functions
The Fourth Ventricle
The Fourth Ventricle Question 1. Define the 4th ventricle and discuss its boundaries, communications, and recesses. Answer. The 4th ventricle is a tent-like cavity of the hindbrain lined with ependyma. It lies behind the pons and medulla and in front of the cerebellum. Fourth ventricle 4th Ventricle Boundaries Lateral (on each side): Superolaterally by the … [Read more...] about The Fourth Ventricle
Rhomboid Fossa
Rhomboid Fossa Question 1. Discuss the features of the rhomboid fossa in brief. Answer. The features of the rhomboid fossa are as follows: Stria medullaris It is rhomboidal in shape and has four angles: rostral, caudal and two lateral. The floor is divided into two halves by a median sulcus. Each half of the floor is further divided into two parts (pontine and … [Read more...] about Rhomboid Fossa