Key Points:
- The cerebellum’s structure and connections are well-documented thanks to scientists like Ramon y Cajal.
- Despite this knowledge, there’s no single, widely accepted explanation for how the cerebellum translates its structure and function into movement coordination.
Description of the Purkinge Cell:
- A large neuron with a beautiful, extensive dendritic tree that resembles a sea fan.
- Flat in one plane and highly branched in the other.
- Covered in tiny protrusions called spines on its dendrites.