Anterior lobe of cerebellum explained

Anterior lobe of cerebellum
Latin:	lobus anterior cerebelli

The anterior lobe of cerebellum is the portion of the cerebellum responsible for mediating unconscious proprioception. Inputs into the anterior lobe of the cerebellum are mainly from the spinal cord.^[1] It is sometimes equated to the "paleocerebellum".^[2]

Clinical significance

Anterior lobe syndrome

When a person gets most of their calories from alcohol (chronic alcoholism) the anterior lobe can deteriorate due to malnutrition. This is known as anterior lobe syndrome, and it causes unsteady gait.^[3]

External links

• • NIF Search - Anterior Lobe of the Cerebellum via the Neuroscience Information Framework

Notes and References

1. Book: Siegel, Allan Siegel, Hreday N. Sapru; case histories written by Heidi E.. Essential neuroscience. 2011. Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Philadelphia. 9780781783835. 190. 2nd.
2. Web site: The Cerebellum.
3. Web site: utah.edu .