Cerebellum in AP Psychology

Definition

The cerebellum is a part of the brain located at the back of the skull. It's responsible for coordinating and regulating muscular activity, particularly fine motor skills, balance, and coordination.

Related terms

Motor Cortex:

This is part of the cerebral cortex involved in planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.

Proprioception:

This is our sense or perception of the positions and movements of our body parts without looking at them.

Ataxia: A neurological sign consisting of lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements that can include gait abnormality, speech changes, and abnormalities in eye movements.