Brain vs cerebellum
| Property | Brain | cerebellum |
|---|---|---|
| Latin Name | Encephalon | corpus cerebelli |
| Type | Organ | Muscle |
| Body System | Nervous | Nervous |
| Body Region | Brain | N/A |
| Function | The command center of the nervous system, responsible for processing sensory information, controlling motor functions, regulating homeostasis, and generating consciousness, thought, memory, emotion, and language. | N/A |
| Clinical Significance | Stroke (cerebrovascular accident) is a leading cause of disability. Traumatic brain injury ranges from concussion to severe diffuse axonal injury. Neurodegenerative diseases include Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS. | N/A |
| FMA ID | 50801 | 67944 |