Anatomy Flashcards
The largest portion of the brain
Cerebrum
It consists of two hemispheres that are connected together
Corpus callosum
5 Lobes of the Brain
Frontal
Parietal
Occipital
Temporal
Limbic
Surface of the cerebrum
Neocortex
Higher brain functions take place
Neocortex
Lobes of the Brain
The area of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions
Frontal Lobe
Lobes of the Brain
Problem solving
Spontaneity
Memory and Language
Motivation and Judgement
Impulse control
Social and Sexual behavior
Frontal Lobe
Lobes of the Brain
Plays a role in emotions, also the language area of the brain
Temporal Lobe
Lobes of the Brain
Smelling
Tasting
Perception and Memory
Understanding music
Aggressiveness
Sexual behavior
Temporal Lobe
Lobes of the Brain
Plays a role in our sensations of touch, smell, and taste
Parietal Lobe
Lobes of the Brain
Sensory and spatial awareness and is a key component in eye-hand coordination and arm movement
Parietal Lobe
Lobes of the Brain
It contains a specialized area called ____________ that is responsible for matching written words with the sound of spoken speech
Parietal Lobe; Wernicke’s Area
Lobes of the Brain
Rear of the brain and controls vision and recognition
Occipital Lobe
Lobes of the Brain
Located deep in the brain and makes up the limbic system
Limbic Lobe
The area of the brain that regulates emotions and memory
It directly connects the lower and higher brain functions
Limbic System
It sits deep in the brain at the top of the brainstem
Greek for “inner room”
Thalamus
It is also called “gateway to the cerebral cortex” as nearly all sensory inputs pass through it to the higher levels of the brain
Thalamus
Sits under the thalamus at the top of the brainstem
Hypothalamus
Controls autonomic nervous system
Controls sleep-wake cycle
Controls endocrine system
Regulates body temperature, food intake, water balance and thirst
Center for emotional response and behavior
Hypothalamus
