A patient has difficulty during gait,presenting with an irregular stepping pattern with the lower extremities often moving forward in an uncoordinated manner,poor postural control,and upper extremities held away from the body.Damage to what area of the brain is most likely to cause this gait pattern?

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The cerebellum is responsible for coordinating and refining movements, including gait. Damage to the cerebellum can cause difficulties in coordination, postural control, and an irregular stepping pattern, as described in the patient's symptoms.

A Patient Has Difficulty During Gait,presenting with an Irregular Stepping