What does the cerebellum do?

The cerebellum (Latin for “little brain”) helps to control sensory perception, coordination, and motor control. It sends information to the motor cortex, which causes muscles to move, and to the spinocerebellar tract, which regulates proprioception.

Note: I plan to mention what a few different parts of the brain are used for. The notes, however brief, will no doubt seem more final than I mean them to be. A recent book points out that, contrary to recent dogma, the brain is highly plastic – that is, neurons can be recruited to serve purposes different from their typical ones.

It’s a terrific book. Read it. I command thee.