The part of brain that lies behind the BRAIN STEM in the posterior base of skull (CRANIAL FOSSA, POSTERIOR). It is also known as the little brain with convolutions similar to those of CEREBRAL CORTEX, inner white matter, and deep cerebellar nuclei. Its function is to coordinate voluntary movements, maintain balance, and learn motor skills.
    

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A female brain, sectioned vertically: side view. Process print, 1901, after etching, 1809.

The brain, in right profile with the glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves and, to the right, a view of the base of the brain. Photolithograph, 1940, after a woodcut, 1543.

The human brain, divided according to Bernard Hollander's system of phrenology. Process print with pen and ink, c. 1902.

The bases of three skulls: a new born infant's, a misogynist's, and a man suffering from satyriasis. Process print, 1901, after etching, 1809.

A male brain, sectioned vertically. Process print, 1901, after etching, 1809.

The physiology and pathology of the cerebellum / by William A. Hammond.

Functional interrelation of cerebral cortex with basal ganglia and cerebellum / by J.F. Fulton.

The first Italian contributions to the study of cerebellar functions and the work of Luigi Luciani. II, Luigi Luciani / Paolo Crepax.

The cerebellum : an investigation of recent advances; the proceedings of the Association, New York, December 28th and 29th, 1926; editorial board: Frederick Tilney, M. D., Thomas K. Davis, M. D., Henry Alsop, M. D.; with 220 illustrations and 24 tables.

On cerebellar morphology and organisation in the light of recent investigations / Jan Jansen.

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The physiology and pathology of the cerebellum / by William A. Hammond.

Functional interrelation of cerebral cortex with basal ganglia and cerebellum / by J.F. Fulton.

The first Italian contributions to the study of cerebellar functions and the work of Luigi Luciani. II, Luigi Luciani / Paolo Crepax.

The cerebellum : an investigation of recent advances; the proceedings of the Association, New York, December 28th and 29th, 1926; editorial board: Frederick Tilney, M. D., Thomas K. Davis, M. D., Henry Alsop, M. D.; with 220 illustrations and 24 tables.

On cerebellar morphology and organisation in the light of recent investigations / Jan Jansen.