Brain Anatomy Overview

These flashcards encompass essential vocabulary related to brain anatomy and its functions.

Frontal Lobe

The front part of the brain, responsible for higher executive functions.

Occipital Lobe

The back part of the brain, primarily responsible for visual processing.

Parietal Lobe

The area of the brain located above the occipital lobe and behind the frontal lobe.

Temporal Lobe

The area located below the parietal lobe, responsible for processing auditory information.

Longitudinal Fissure

A deep fissure that divides the brain into left and right hemispheres.

Diencephalon

The part of the brain located beneath the cerebral hemispheres, involved in various functions including temperature regulation.

Cerebellum

Located at the back of the brain, it is involved in coordination and balance.

Gyrus

An elevation or ridge on the surface of the brain.

Sulcus

A groove or valley on the surface of the brain.

Corpus Callosum

A large band of neural fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

Thalamus

A brain structure that serves as a relay station for sensory information.

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain responsible for hormone regulation and homeostasis.

Pituitary Gland

A small gland connected to the hypothalamus that regulates many bodily functions.

Pineal Gland

A tiny gland located near the center of the brain that produces melatonin.

Brain Stem

The part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord and controls basic life functions.

Midbrain

The top portion of the brain stem, involved in vision and hearing.

Pons

The part of the brain stem that connects the medulla oblongata and the cerebellum.

Medulla Oblongata

The lower part of the brain stem, responsible for regulating vital functions.

Aqueduct

A fluid-filled channel in the brain that allows cerebrospinal fluid to flow.

Femoral Nerve

A major nerve of the lower limb that innervates the quadriceps.

Sciatic Nerve

The largest nerve in the body, running from the lower back down the legs.

Tibial Nerve

A branch of the sciatic nerve that runs down the back of the lower leg.

Fibular Nerve

A branch of the sciatic nerve that wraps around the fibula.