Infererior Cerebellar Peduncle
Description
The Inferior Cerebellar Peduncle is a type of Cerebellar Peduncle of the Cerebellum of the Brain.
Biological Function of the Inferior Cerebellar Peduncle
Nervous System
The Inferior Cerebellar Peduncle connects the Cerebellum to the Medulla and channels most incoming (afferent) Sensory information to the Cerebellum:
The Inferior Cerebellar Peduncle transports information from the Spinal Cord concerning the position of the body's limbs and from the head - from Position Receptors in the facial muscles and from specialized Motion Receptorsin the Inner Ear.
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