Wanda fell down some stairs and hit her head. Prior to her accident she was an excellent flute player, but she now has difficulty coordinating the finger movements required in complex musical pieces. Which of the following brain areas was likely damaged in the fall?

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The cerebellum is responsible for motor coordination and control, including fine motor movements required in playing musical instruments. Damage to the cerebellum can result in difficulties with coordination of movements, which is consistent with Wanda's difficulty playing complex musical pieces.

Wanda Fell Down Some Stairs and Hit Her Head