Differentiate between cerebrum and cerebellum.

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The human brain is made up of three parts: the cerebrum, the cerebellum and the medulla oblongata.
Cerebrum: Cerebrum is the largest part of the brain. The cerebrum is made up of two hemisphere namely the right and the left hemisphere. The cerebrum controls all voluntary movements.
Cerebellum: Cerebellum is located at the base of the cerebrum and is of the shape of an egg. The cerebellum coordinates muscle movements and maintaining the balance of the body.
Cerebellum Cerebrum
Second largest part of the brain. Largest part of the brain.
Forms a part of the hindbrain. Forms a part of the forebrain.
It has two cerebellar hemispheres . Composed of two cerebral hemispheres, namely, the right and the left hemisphere.
Controls precision, coordination, accuracy of timing and posture. Controls voluntary movement, intelligence and memory.

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Cerebellum	Cerebrum
Second largest part of the brain.	Largest part of the brain.
Forms a part of the hindbrain.	Forms a part of the forebrain.
It has two cerebellar hemispheres .	Composed of two cerebral hemispheres, namely, the right and the left hemisphere.
Controls precision, coordination, accuracy of timing and posture.	Controls voluntary movement, intelligence and memory.