an English doctor who published the Cerebri Anatome in which he described the anatomy and function of the human brain ; developed the first detailed description of the many major parts of the brain , the cranial nerves , ventricles , and blood circulation within the brain through autopsies and systematic dissections ; identified and described the ...
The cerebellum plays an important role in balance, motor control, but is also involved in some cognitive functions such as attention, language, emotional functions (such as regulating fear and pleasure responses) and in the processing of procedural memories.
Cerebellum Function. The Cerebellum, also known as âlittle brainâ, lies at the back side of the brain around the brain stem. The cerebellum is responsible for the control of the skeleton muscular system. It receives responses from various parts of the brain and directly handles visual and auditory functions.It also contributes in the basic memory storage and motor responses of the brain. Maintenance of fluidity of body movements-Whenever a body changes inertia to motion, the Cerebellum comes into action. 2  It determines which muscles are to be used in what combination so that the movement can take place.