Where the cerebellum is, in 3D
The cerebellum lies below and behind the cerebrum. It keeps balance and smooths movement. It is part of the brain and belongs to the nervous system. It sits in the posterior cranial fossa and has two hemispheres joined by a narrow midline vermis. Three pairs of cerebellar peduncles (superior, middle and inferior) connect it to the brainstem.
Frequently asked questions
Which body system does the cerebellum belong to?
The cerebellum belongs to the nervous system. The nervous system divides into the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nerves that branch out from it to the whole body.
What else can you see alongside the cerebellum?
The BAHI BODY 3D model of the brain also shows the frontal lobe, parietal lobe, temporal lobe, occipital lobe, brainstem, hippocampus, thalamus and corpus callosum.
Where is the brain?
The brain sits inside the skull and divides into the cerebrum, cerebellum and brainstem.
What are the parts of the cerebellum?
Two cerebellar hemispheres and the vermis, the narrow strip that joins them in the midline.
Other parts of the brain
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