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 14.8 - Page 488: 1

Answer

The three pairs of cerebellar peduncles-- superior, middle, and inferior--contain neurons/fibers that carry information into and out of the cerebellum.

Work Step by Step

The superior cerebellar peduncles carry impulses between the cerebellum and midbrain, and cerebellum and the thalamus.Tthe middle peduncles carry impulses from pons to cerebellum. The fibers of the inferior peduncles connect the cerebellum with proprioceptors of trunk and limbs.; they also carry stimuli between cerebellum and other structures including inner ear, medulla, pons, and reticular formation (RF).
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