The<unk>  (Latin: "little brain") is a region of the brain that plays an important role in the integration of sensory perception and motor output. Many neural pathways link the<unk>  with the motor cortex—which sends information to the muscles causing them to move—and the spinocerebellar tract—which provides feedback on the position of the body in space (proprioception). The<unk>  integrates these pathways, using the constant feedback on body position to fine-tune motor movements.
Because of this 'updating' function of the<unk> , lesions within it are not so debilitating as to cause paralysis, but rather present as feedback deficits resulting in disorders in fine movement, equilibrium, posture, and motor learning. Initial observations by physiologists during the 18th<unk> ntury indicated that patients with<unk> rebellar damage show problems with motor coordination and movement. Research into<unk> rebellar function during the early to mid 19th<unk> ntury was done via lesion and ablation studies in animals. Research physiologists noted that such lesions led to animals with strange movements, awkward gait, and muscular weakness. These observations and studies led to the conclusion that the<unk>  was a motor control structure.  However, modern research shows that the<unk>  has a broader role in a number of key cognitive functions, including attention and the processing of language, music, and other sensory temporal stimuli.
Cerebellum
Basal ganglia
Cerebellar hemisphere
Diencephalon
Spinal cord
Cerebral hemisphere
Temporal lobe
Thalamus