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It's in the cerebellum. When cut in half it looks like an upside down tree, hence arbor vitae.
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The white matter in the cerebellum is called 'arbor vitae,' meaning 'Tree of Life.' The name refers to the appearance of this part of the brain as branches on trees extending out. Within the arbor vitae are cerebellar nuclei, which receive excitatory inputs from nerve fibers.
An arbor vitae is a member of a group of evergreen trees and shrubs known as arborvitae, or the white matter of the cerebellum.
The name literally means "Tree of Life" in Latin. It is an evergreen bush related to the Cypress.
it brings sensory and motor information to and from the cerebellum
Arbor Vitae :)