Your patient states that he had a traumatic brain injury from a motorcycle collision three years ago. You notice that his gait is unsteady and his movements are a bit jerky. You suspect that he has damage to which of the following structures?
A) Falx cerebri
B) Reticular activating system
C) Third cranial nerve
D) Cerebellum

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The cerebellum is responsible for coordination and smoothness of movement. Damage to the cerebellum can result in unsteady gait and jerky movements. The other options listed do not have a direct association with these symptoms.

Your Patient States That He Had a Traumatic Brain Injury