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Cerebellum

Published on Dec 03, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CEREBELLUM

JAKE, PARKER, RYAN, ALESSANDRO
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MAIN FUNCTION

  • The principal function is to coordinate the movement of skeletal muscles
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Other FUNCTIONS

  • It maintains the body's posture and balance
  • It's important for motor learning (Making accurate movements through trial and error)
  • helps complete complex series of movements.
  • involved in cognitive functions, such as language.
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LOCATION

BACK OF THE BRAIN, BEHIND THE BRAIN STEM

Facts

  • It is the second largest part of the brain
  • Receives messages from sensory neurons in the inner ear