Brain Terms: Dorsal Veiw

Question 1

Spinal Cord

Answer 1

• Located at the most dorsal part of the brain
• A major column of nerve tissue that transmits impulses to and from brain
• Looks like a stem

Question 2

Cerebellum

Answer 2

• Receives info from sensory systems

- Regulates voluntary movement, posture, balance

Question 3

Left Cerebral Hemisphere

Answer 3

• Controls right side of body ->

- More logical, analytical

Question 4

Gryrus (Gyri)

Answer 4

• Increase surface are of the brain

- The smooth bumps, think G vs S

Question 5

Sulcus (Sulci)

Answer 5

• Increase surface area

- The grooves/valleys, think S vs G

Question 6

Longitudinal Fissure

Answer 6

-The deep groove/fissure that separates the right and left cerebral hemispheres

Question 7

Right Cerebral Hemisphere

Answer 7

• Controls the left side of the body

- Artistic, creative

Question 8

Transverse Fissure

Answer 8

-The fissure/groove that separates the cerebrum and cerebellum