flocculonodular lobe — floc·cu·lo·nod·u·lar lobe .fläk yə (.)lō näj ə lər n the posterior lobe of the cerebellum that consists of the nodulus and paired lateral flocculi and is concerned with equilibrium * * * lobus flocculonodularis … Medical dictionary
flocculonodular lobe — ¦fläkyə(ˌ)lōˌ… noun Etymology: flocculus + o + nodular : the posterior lobe of the cerebellum that consists of the nodulus and paired lateral flocculi and is concerned with equilibrium … Useful english dictionary
Lobe (anatomy) — In anatomy, a lobe is a clear anatomical division or extension [eMedicineDictionary|lobe] [Dorlands|l 13|12500046] that can be determined without the use of a microscope (at the gross anatomy level.) This is in contrast to a lobule, which is a… … Wikipedia
lobe — 1. One of the subdivisions of an organ or other part, bounded by fissures, sulci, connective tissue septa, or other structural demarcations. 2. A rounded projecting part, as the l. of the ear. SEE ALSO: lobule. 3. One of the larger divisions of… … Medical dictionary
flocculonodular — See f. lobe … Medical dictionary
posterior lobe — n 1) NEUROHYPOPHYSIS 2) the part of the cerebellum between the primary fissure and the flocculonodular lobe … Medical dictionary
Cerebellum — This article is about the smaller region in the lower part of the brain. For the large region of the brain, see Cerebrum. Brain: Cerebellum A human brain, with the cerebellum colored in purple … Wikipedia
Cerebellar tonsil — Brain: Cerebellar tonsil Anterior view of the cerebellum. (Tonsil visible at center right.) … Wikipedia
Anatomy of the cerebellum — This article gives a detailed description of the anatomy of the cerebellum. The structure of the cerebellum can be viewed at three levels. At the level of large scale anatomy, the cerebellum consists of a tightly folded and crumpled layer of… … Wikipedia
Dentate nucleus — This article is about the dentate nucleus. For other dentate, see Dentate. Brain: Dentate nucleus Sagittal section through right cerebellar hemisphere. The right olive has also been cut sagitally. (Dentate nucleus labeled at top.) Latin nucleus… … Wikipedia
