Pedunculus cerebelli

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Synonyms: Kleinhirnstiel, Pedunculus cerebellaris, Kleinhirnschenkel

The term Pedunculus cerebelli (cerebellar peduncle) refers to the connections of the cerebellum with the mesencephalon, the pons and the medulla oblongata, through which the afferent and efferent fibers of the cerebellum pass.

Anatomy

Three different cerebellar peduncles are distinguished[^1]:

Illustration

Pedunculus cerebelli
Schematic illustration of the three cerebellar peduncles. Figure adapted from Grays Anatomy Figure 705.