Middle Cerebellar Peduncle

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Description

The Middle Cerebellar Peduncle is the largest of the three Cerebellar Peduncles of the Cerebellum of the Brain.

 

Biological Function of the Middle Cerebellar Peduncle

Nervous System

 The Middle Cerebellar Peduncle relays information (Nerve Impulses) from the Cerebral Cortex to the Cerebellum via connections to the Pons - the information so gathered is utilized by the Cerebellum in the Coordination of movements that require skill.

 

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