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    Arch Neurol. 1991 Nov;48(11):1178-87.

    An emerging concept. The cerebellar contribution to higher function.

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    Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114.

    Abstract

    Recent clinical and research reports suggest that the cerebellum may contribute to the modulation of higher order behavior. This article presents a critical review of both earlier and more current clinical observations that raise this possibility, as well as a review of the salient laboratory data that appear to support this contention. It also summarizes the relevant anatomic work concerning the contributions to the corticopontocerebellar pathways from the higher order cerebral association areas, which have been implicated as partial anatomic substrates for this putative cerebellar role in higher function. Finally, it provides a framework for the understanding of this correlation, concludes with suggestions for future areas of investigation, and recommends that patients with cerebellar lesions be studied from a neurobehavioral point of view.

    PMID:
    1953406
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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