cerebellar peduncle

any of the three bundles of nerve fibers that connect each main lobe (hemisphere) of the cerebellum with other parts of the brain. The superior cerebellar peduncle, or brachium conjunctivum, connects the cerebellum with the midbrain; the middle peduncle connects the cerebellum with the pons; and the inferior peduncle connects the cerebellum with the medulla oblongata.

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May 10th 2024

developmental milestone

any aspect of physical, cognitive, social, or emotional development that is significant and predictable, such that children throughout the world develop this ability, characteristic, or behavior at about the same time. Developmental milestones include presence of first teeth and language acquisition.