Disorders of the Cerebellum
The cerebellum is a component of the brain. It is located beneath the cerebral cortex, behind the brainstem, and above the spinal cord. The cerebellum plays a significant role in "coordination." People with a dysfunctional cerebellum are clumsy and unsteady. Even if they are not drunk, they may appear to be. Introduction The cerebellum, like the basal ganglia, has long been thought to be part of the motor system because damage to it causes motor disturbances. Damage to the cerebellum, unlike damage to the basal ganglia, does not result in a lack or poverty of movement. Cerebellar dysfunction, on the other hand, is characterized by a lack of movement coordination. In addition, unlike the basal ganglia (and motor cortex), cerebellar damage causes impairments on the ipsilateral side of the body. Cerebellar disorders are rare. They are frequently referred to as "ataxia". Ataxia is a broad term that refers to the general impairments in movement coordination...
