The name literally means "Tree of Life" in Latin. It is an evergreen bush related to the Cypress.
It's in the cerebellum. When cut in half it looks like an upside down tree, hence arbor vitae.
The arbor vitae refers to the cerebellar white matter
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.
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Arbor vitae is a Latin term that translates to "tree of life." In anatomy, it refers to the cerebellar white matter in the brain due to its branching structure resembling a tree. In horticulture, it commonly refers to the Thuja occidentalis tree, known for its dense, evergreen foliage.
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Cerebellum
Arbor vitae......
cerebellar white matter
it brings sensory and motor information to and from the cerebellum
Cerebellum
Arbor Vitae - 2003 was released on: Canada: 2 November 2003 (premiere) USA: 15 August 2004 (Rhode Island International Film Festival)