Kisagy
Kisagy, in Hungarian anatomy, refers to the cerebellum, a brain structure located in the posterior cranial fossa beneath the cerebral hemispheres and behind the brainstem. It plays a critical role in coordinating voluntary movement, maintaining posture and balance, and contributing to motor learning and the timing of movements.
Anatomy: The cerebellum consists of two hemispheres connected by the vermis and is traditionally divided into
Function: It integrates sensory input from the spinal cord, vestibular system, and cerebral cortex through mossy
Clinical relevance: Damage to the kisagy can cause ataxia, dysmetria, intention tremor, decomposition of movement, and
Etymology and usage: In Hungarian, kisagy literally means “little brain” and is the standard term for the