Brain Anatomy

What is the function of the cerebrum?

Processes conscious thoughts and sensations

What is the function of the precentral gyrus?

Primary motor control, connected directly to muscles

What is the function of the postcentral gyrus?

Receives somatosensory information, is the primary somatosensory cortex

What is the function of the frontal lobe?

Processes motor movement and cognitive function

What is the function of the parietal lobe?

Processes somatosensory information

What is the function of the occipital lobe?

Processes visual information

What is the function of the temporal lobe?

Processes auditory information

What is the function of the corpus callosum?

Allows for communication between the cerebral hemispheres

What is the function of the cerebellum?

Monitors and controls proprioception (i.e. balance, equilibrium, body position)

What is the function of the olfactory bulb?

Contains sense receptors for smell

What is the function of the olfactory tract?

Transmits olfactory sensations to the brain for processing

What is the function of the mammillary body?

Relay station for olfactory sensory pathways as well as linking the fornix to the hypothalamus

What is the function of the optic nerve?

Transmits visual sensations to the brain for processing

What is the function of the optic chiasma?

Crossing over of visual/optical pathways

What is the function of the pons?

Helps to control homeostasis in respiratory system

What is the function of the medulla oblongata?

Contains the vital control centers for cardiovascular homeostasis

What is the function of the superior colliculi?

Located in the midbrain, contains reflex centers for eyes

What is the function of the inferior colliculi?

Located in the midbrain, contains reflex centers for ears

What is the function of the thalamus?

Process and relay important sensory information to the cerebrum

What is the function of the hypothalamus?

Main homeostatic control center

What is the function of the fornix?

Contains nerve tracts that bring conscious thoughts to the hypothalamus

What is the function of the pituitary gland?

Endocrine gland that produces many major hormones, controlled by the hypothalamus

What is the function of the pineal body?

Endocrine gland that secretes melatonin to control sleep and day/night cycles

What is the function of the choroid plexus?

Special blood vessels in ventricles that produce cerebrospinal fluid

What is the function of the lateral ventricle?

Chamber containing CSF in the cerebral hemispheres

What is the function of the third ventricle?

Chamber containing CSF surrounding the thalamus

What is the function of the cerebral aqueduct?

Chamber containing CSF in the midbrain

What is the function of the fourth ventricle?

Chamber containing CSF in the brainstem

Name the structure at A

Cerebrum

Name the structure at B

Precentral gyrus

Name the structure at C

Central sulcus

Name the structure at D

Postcentral gyrus

Name the structure at E

Longitudinal fissue

Name the structure at A

Parietal lobe

Name the structure at B

Frontal lobe

Name the structure at C

Temporal lobe

Name the structure at D

Occipital lobe

Name the structure at E

Cerebellum

Name the structure at F

Pons

Name the structure at G

Medulla oblongata

Name the structure at A

Olfactory bulb

Name the structure at B

Olfactory tract

Name the structure at C

Optic nerve

Name the structure at D

Optic chiasma

Name the structure at E

Mammillary body

Name the structure at A

Corpus Callosum

Name the structure at B

Brain Stem

Name the structure at A

Fornix

Name the structure at B

Thalamus

Name the structure at C

Pineal gland

Name the structure at D

Hypothalamus

Name the structure at A

Superior colliculi

Name the structure at B

Inferior colliculi

Name the structure at A

Septum pellucidum covering the lateral ventricle

Name the structure at B

Choroid plexus

Name the structure at C

Fourth ventricle

Name the structure being pointed at

Pituitary gland