Overview of Clinical Neurology

Question 1

Basic Principles of Neuroanatomy, Lobar Anatomy and Function

Answer 1

Overview:

Neuroanatomy is the study of the structure and organisation of the nervous system.

Frontal Lobe: Involved in executive functions such as reasoning, planning, parts of speech, movement, emotions and problem-solving

Parietal Lobe: Handles sensory information such as touch, pressure, and pain, as well as spatial orientation and body awareness

Temporal Lobe: Associated with perception and recognition of auditory stimuli, memory and speech

Occipital Love: Primarily responsible for visual processing