Cortico-ponto-cerebellar pathway

Definition

The cortico-ponto-cerebellar pathway is a neural circuit that connects the cerebral cortex with the cerebellum, facilitating coordination and precise timing of movements. It plays a critical role in planning, executing, and adjusting complex motor actions.

Related terms

Cerebral cortex: The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum of the brain, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Cerebellum:

A major structure of the hindbrain that is responsible for fine motor control, balance, coordination, and posture.

Pons:

Part of the brainstem that links different parts of the brain such as the cerebrum and cerebellum together and is involved in functions such as sleep and arousal