cerebellum

• Cerebellum - Attached to the brainstem posterior to the pons
• Cerebellum is responsible for balance
• Cerebellum controls posture and fine motor coordination
• Cerebellum helps in planning, practicing, and learning complex movements
• Fine motor control is the coordination of muscles, bones, and nerves to produce small, exact movements.
• An example of fine motor control is picking up a small item with the index finger (pointer finger or forefinger) and thumb