Cerebellum Lobules in the ADHD Brain

 

There are two main parts of the cerebellum:

• Cerebellar cortex: A layer containing folded tissue containing most of the cerebellum's neurons
• Cerebellar nuclei: The innermost part of the cerebellum containing nerve cells that communication information from the cerebellum
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The cerebellum makes up just 10% of the total volume of the brain, yet it contains an estimated 50%1 to 80%2 of the brain's neurons.

 Affected Cerebellum Lobules in the ADHD Brain

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