the rounded portion of the brain, directly behind the cerebrum in birds and mammals, that serves mainly to coordinate movement, posture, and balance. [1555â65; < Latin: brain, diminutive of cerebrum (for formation see castle)] cer`eâ¢belâ²lar, adj.
A pulled muscle is a painful injury that is caused when muscle fibers become torn. These injuries are usually caused by engaging in physical activity without properly warming up first. They can also occur when a person who is not in shape does something that is strenuous to the muscles.
An abdominal muscle strain also called a pulled abdominal muscle, is an injury to one of the muscles of the abdominal wall. A muscle strain occurs when the muscle is stretched too far. When this occurs the muscle fibers are torn.