Folium vermis
Folium vermis is a part of the human brain specifically located in the cerebellum. It is a thin, elongated structure that is part of the vermis, the median part of the cerebellum that connects the two cerebellar hemispheres.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The folium vermis is located in the superior vermis, which is the upper part of the vermis. It is situated between the culmen and the declive, two other parts of the superior vermis. The folium vermis is part of the anterior lobe of the cerebellum, which is involved in the coordination of voluntary movements.
Function[edit | edit source]
The folium vermis, like other parts of the cerebellum, plays a crucial role in maintaining balance and posture, coordinating voluntary movements, and motor learning. It receives input from the spinal cord, brainstem, and cerebral cortex, and sends output to the deep cerebellar nuclei that communicate with various parts of the brain and spinal cord.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Damage to the folium vermis can result in a variety of neurological disorders, including ataxia, which is characterized by a lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements, and dysmetria, a lack of ability to judge distance or range of movement.
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