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Cerebellum

Synonym(s)

  • CB - cerebellum
  • epencephalon-1

Definition(s)

The portion of the brain in the back of the head between the cerebrum and the brain stem. The cerebellum controls balance for walking and standing, and other complex motor functions.

Definition from: Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. (Physician Data Query)   at the National Library of Medicine

 
Published: January 23, 2009