NEU_LEC_2

Dorsal

Toward the back, away from the ventral (stomach) side.

Ventral

Toward the stomach, away from the dorsal (back) side.

Anterior

Toward the front end.

Posterior

Toward the rear end.

Superior

Above another part, towards the head.

Inferior

Below another part.

Lateral

Toward the side, away from the midline.

Medial

Toward the midline, away from the side.

Ipsilateral

On the same side of the body.

Contralateral

On the opposite side of the body.

Dorsal view

A view of the brain from the back.

Ventromedial

Toward the inside, and the lower part.

Gyri

Raised portions of the brain.

Sulci

Grooves on the brain.

Cerebral cortex

The outermost convoluted layer of the cerebrum.

Hippocampus

A component of the limbic system involved in memory formation.

Thalamus

The part of the brain that serves as a relay station for sensory information.

Basal ganglia

A group of subcortical structures involved in movement.

Limbic system

A collection of structures involved in emotional regulation and learning.

Frontal lobe

Responsible for cognition, judgement, and emotions.

Parietal lobe

Processes sensory information.

Temporal lobe

Involved in hearing.

Occipital lobe

Responsible for vision.

Functional Brain Imaging (fMRI)

Uses magnetic fields and radio waves to detect changes in blood flow associated with brain activity.

Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

Uses radioactive material to study brain activity.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Uses magnetic fields and radio waves to generate high-resolution images of brain structures.

Computerized Axial Tomography (CT)

Uses X-ray radiation to generate images of brain structure.