Brain Anatomy Basics Flashcards
Use this deck to learn about the most basic anatomical parts of the brain.
What is the difference between a gyrus and a sulcus?
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A gyrus is a bump in the brain, a sulcus is a groove.
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What is the cerebral cortex?
The cerebral cortex is the brain’s outer layer of gray matter. It consists of four main lobes.
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What are the four main lobes comprising the cerebral cortex?
- frontal lobe
- parietal lobe
- temporal lobe
- occipital lobe
Where is the frontal lobe located?
What functions are associated with the frontal lobe?
- reasoning
- planning
- parts of speech
- movement
- problem solving
- decision making
Where is the parietal lobe located?
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What functions are associated with the parietal lobe?
- movement
- orientation
- recognition
- perception of stimuli
Where is the temporal lobe located?
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What 3 functions are associated with the temporal lobe?
- perception/recognition of auditory stimuli
- memory
- speech
Where is the occipital lobe located?
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What function is associated with the occipital lobe?
- visual processing
What are the two main components of the brain stem?
- midbrain
- hindbrain
What are three main components of the hindbrain?
- Medulla
- Pons
- Cerebellum
Where is the pons located?
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What functions are associated with the pons?
- bladder control
- eye movement
- facial expressions
- hearing
- posture
- respiration
- sleep
- swallowing
- taste