Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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Chapter 14 - The Brain and Cranial Nerves - Figure 14.7 - Page 486: 1

Answer

The cerebellum represents about a tenth of the mass of the brain--second in size only to the cerebrum. It is important functions such as voluntary movements, coordination, balance and posture, motor learning, and speech.

Work Step by Step

There are three pairs of cerebellar peduncles--superior, middle, and inferior. Thy conduct nerve impulses from superior parts of the brain to inferior parts of the brain and the spinal cord.
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