Flocculonodular lobe
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The flocculonodular lobe is a lobe of the cerebellum
Cerebellum
The cerebellum is a region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control. It may also be involved in some cognitive functions such as attention and language, and in regulating fear and pleasure responses, but its movement-related functions are the most solidly established...

 consisting of the nodule
Nodule of vermis
The nodule , or anterior end of the inferior vermis, abuts against the roof of the fourth ventricle, and can only be distinctly seen after the cerebellum has been separated from the medulla oblongata and pons....

 and the flocculus.

It is closely associated with the vestibulocerebellum. This lobe is involved in the maintenance of equilibrium.

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