Svensk definition
En del av den bakre hjärnan (metencefalon), belägen i den bakre skallskålen. Den utgör centrum för samordning av rörelser. Syn. cerebellum.
Cerebellum
Lillhjärna
Engelsk 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.
Svenska synonymer
Cerebellum
Engelska synonymer
Cerebellums — Corpus Cerebelli — Cerebella — Parencephalon — Parencephalons