BRAIN ANATOMY

Question 1

FRONTAL LOBE function and landmarks

Answer 1

This lobe is responsible for motor information - it plans and commands voluntary movements
It main landmarks include:
* The Central sulcus which separates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe
* The sylvian fissure/ lateral sulcus which separates the frontal lobe from the temporal lobe
* The precentral gyrus which is responsible for the voluntary motor movements

Question 2

PARIETAL LOBE

Answer 2

Responsible for somatosensory information which is sensory and environmental info. Has the somatosensory cortex. The central sulcus separates the parietal lobe from the frontal lobe

Question 3

OCCIPITAL LOBE

Answer 3

This lobe receives visual information and contains the visual cortexes. There is a right and left visual cortex. The right visual cortex is connected to the left visual field

Question 4

TEMPORAL LOBE

Answer 4

Responsible for auditory information

Question 5

LIMBIC LOBE

Answer 5

This is responsible for emotional processing and memory. It contains the cingulate gyrus and the hippocampus

Question 6

INSULAR LOBE

Answer 6

Sensory processing, decision making. It is located deep within the lateral sulcus

Question 7

HYPOTHALAMUS

Answer 7

This releases hormones which stimulate the release of hormones in the anterior pituitary. Regulates homeostasis and the ANS. It is below the thalamus

Question 8

THALAMUS

Answer 8

Located above the hypothalamus. It is the main relay centre of the brain. Its nuclei controls sensory and motor outputs of the brain

Question 9

SUBTHALAMUS

Answer 9

Involved with integration of somatic motor function. Between thalamus and midbrain

Question 10

EPITHALAMUS

Answer 10

Connects limbic system to rest of the brain. Located by the pineal gland