The structure indicated by the arrows is the
A) cerebral peduncle
B) medullary pyramid
C) vermis
D) cerebellar peduncle

Question

The structure indicated by the arrows is the 
A) cerebral peduncle 
B) medullary pyramid 
C) vermis 
D) cerebellar peduncle

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The structure indicated by the arrows is located in the cerebellum, near the junction of the cerebellar hemisphere with the brainstem. This makes it likely to be a cerebellar peduncle, specifically the middle cerebellar peduncle (MCP) which connects the cerebellum to the brainstem. Options A and B are structures located in the brainstem, while option C refers to a specific part of the cerebellum that is not in close proximity to the brainstem.

The Structure Indicated by the Arrows Is the