neocerebellum

n. the dorsal and most recently evolved part of the cerebellum, which appears only in mammals. It contains fibers that communicate with nuclei of the pons. Compare archicerebellum; paleocerebellum.

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March 13th 2025

fast muscle fiber

a type of muscle fiber found in skeletal muscle that contracts rapidly but fatigues readily. Compare slow muscle fiber.