Cerebellum Research Paper

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Jumping rope, hopscotch and skipping, all these classic kid games hinge on one single accomplishment: hopping on one foot. The average child reaches this milestone between the ages 2-4 after children have mastered jumping up and down with both feet. Being able to hop on one foot means that the connection between the child’s brain and muscles have matured and has developed an advanced sense of balancing. One of the many parts of the brain that are used when hopping on one foot is the cerebellum. The cerebellum receives information and from the sensory systems, the spinal cord, and other parts of the brain and then regulates motor movements. The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements such as posture, balance, coordination, and speech, resulting