Hemispheres and Brain Lobes

Cerebrum

largest part of the brain which controls emotions and thought processes

cerebral cortex

outer layer of the brain that processes sensory information and direction

Hemispheres

divisions of the left and right sides of the brain

left hemispheres

controls logical and analysis based thoughtsand verbal processing.

right hemisphere

controls widespread processing like creativity and emotions

prefrontal cortex

executive function of the brain that controls planning and problem solving

prospective memory

the ability to remember to perform intended actions in the future

Motor cortex

controls voluntary movements

somatosensory cortex

registers sensory information

parietal lobes

responsible for processing sensory information

Occipital lobes

visual processing center of the brain

Temporal lobe

auditory center of the brain