[The contribution of the cerebellum to cognitive function in childhood]

Rev Neurol. 2002 Aug;35(3):235-7.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Introduction: Cerebellum traditionally has been considered as a neural structure dedicated to motor control. Published studies in the last decades suggest that the cerebellum has an important role in behaviour and cognition specially in paediatric age.

Objective: We review the cerebellum role in cognitive function in developmental and acquired cerebellar pathology.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain Diseases / etiology*
  • Cerebellum / physiology*
  • Child
  • Cognition / physiology*
  • Cognition Disorders / etiology*
  • Humans