Neurology 2 Flashcards
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Separates Left and Right Cerebellar Hemisphere
Vermis
“Tree of Life”
Arbor Vitae
Deep Nuclei (medial to lateral)
Fastigial > Globose > Emboliform > Dendate
Deep Nuclei: Oval
Emboliform
Deep Nuclei: Round
Globose
Deep Nuclei: Largest
Dentate
Deep Nuclei: Situated at Vermis
Fastigial
Layers of Cerebellum
Molecular, Purkinje, Granular
Cell located OUTSIDE the molecular layer
Stellate Cell
The type of neuron located in the Purkinje layer
Golgi Type I neuron
Three general functions of the Cerebellum
Coordination, Balance, Tone
Cell located INSIDE the molecular layer
Basket Cell
Generalized muscle weakness
Asthenia
Difficulty in speaking
Dysarthria
Involuntary rhythmic oscillatory movement of the eye
Nystagmus
Abrupt movement after removing resistance
Rebound Phenomenon
Excessive head and neck movement
Titubation
Difficulty in judging distance
Dysmetria
Difficulty doing rapid alternating movements
Dysdiadochokinesia
Movement decomposition
Dysnergia
Lack of muscle control or coordination of voluntary movements
Ataxia
Type of dysarthria seen in cerebellar patients
Scanning speech
Type of nystagmus seen in cerebellar patients
Central Nystagmus
Type of nystagmus seen in patients with CN 8 affectation
Peripheral Nystagmus