Role of the cerebellum in movement control and adaptation

Abstract

Three recent discoveries have substantially improved our knowledge of cerebellar function. First, the forelimb regions of the interpositus nuclei specialize in control of one particular limb movement, reach to grasp. Second, a new model indicates that vestibulo-ocular reflex adaptation requires neural changes in both the cerebellum and the brainstem. Finally, the caudal fastigial nucleus uses both short- and long-term influences to maintain saccade accuracy.