Descriptions Even the earliest anatomists were able to recognize the cerebellum by its distinctive appearance. Aristotle and Herophilus (quoted in Galen) called it the παρεγκεφαλίς (parenkephalis), as opposed to the ἐγκέφαλος (enkephalos) or brain proper. Galen's extensive description is the earliest that survives. He speculated that the cerebellum was the source of motor nerves.
Descriptions Even the earliest anatomists were able to recognize the cerebellum by its distinctive appearance Aristotle and Herophilus (quoted in Galen) called it the παρεγκεφαλίς (parenkephalis) as opposed to the ἐγκέφαλος (enkephalos) or brain proper Galen's extensive description is the earliest that survives He speculated that the cerebellum was the source of motor nerves