The
cerebellum
The cerebellum (Latin for "little brain") is a major feature of the hindbrain of all vertebrates. Although usually smaller than the cerebrum, in some animals such as the mormyrid fishes it may be as large as or even larger. In humans, the cerebel ...
consists of three parts, a median and two lateral, which are continuous with each other, and are substantially the same in structure. The median portion is constricted, and is called the
vermis
The cerebellar vermis (from Latin ''vermis,'' "worm") is located in the medial, cortico-nuclear zone of the cerebellum, which is in the posterior fossa of the cranium. The primary fissure in the vermis curves ventrolaterally to the superior s ...
, from its annulated appearance which it owes to the transverse ridges and furrows upon it; the lateral expanded portions are named the hemispheres.
Sections
*The "intermediate hemisphere" is also known as the "
spinocerebellum
The anatomy of the cerebellum can be viewed at three levels. At the level of gross anatomy, the cerebellum consists of a tightly folded and crumpled layer of cortex, with white matter underneath, several deep nuclei embedded in the white matte ...
".
*The "lateral hemisphere" is also known as the "
pontocerebellum".
*The lateral hemisphere is considered the portion of the cerebellum to develop most recently.
Additional images
File:Cerebellar hemisphere -- animation.gif, Animation.
File:Cerebellar hemisphere --- animation.gif, Close up animation.
File:Cerebellar hemisphere by Sanjoy Sanyal.webmsd.webm, Dissection video (45 s). Demonstrating the two cerebellar hemispheres.
File:Human cerebellum anterior view description.JPG, Human cerebellum anterior view description (Cerebellar hemisphere is #8)
See also
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Anatomy of the cerebellum
The anatomy of the cerebellum can be viewed at three levels. At the level of gross anatomy, the cerebellum consists of a tightly folded and crumpled layer of cortex, with white matter underneath, several deep nuclei embedded in the white matte ...
References
External links
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NIF Search - Cerebellar Hemispherevia the
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