quadrigeminal

Meanings

• noun

  A structure in the brain consisting of four cerebellar peduncles.

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Variants

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quadricentennial , quadricentennials

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Etymology

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From Latin quadrigeminus, meaning 'four-footed' or 'quadruped'.

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Trivia

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1. The quadrigeminal plate is also known as the 'quadrigeminal body'.

2. Damage to the quadrigeminal plate can result in motor coordination problems and balance disorders.

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1. cerebellum: The quadrigeminal plate is a part of the cerebellum, which is the hindbrain structure responsible for motor coordination and balance.

2. peduncle: The quadrigeminal plate consists of four cerebellar peduncles, which are neural structures that connect the cerebellum to other parts of the brain.

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The quadrigeminal plate is a significant structure in the cerebellum, which plays a role in coordinating movements and maintaining balance.

How to Memorize "quadrigeminal"

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   - Visualize the quadrigeminal plate as a structure in the cerebellum, consisting of four bundles of neural fibers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'quadrigeminal' with the number 'four' and the meaning 'four-footed' or 'quadruped'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Quadrupedal structure in the cerebellum' to remember the meaning and pronunciation of 'quadrigeminal'.

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