Brain Anatomy Flashcards
The rostral portion of the brain is situated….
front of the brain
If you were to section the brain into the two hemispheres, this would be a(n)…
Sagittal section.
The brain can be divided into which three main parts?
The forebrain, the midbrain and the hindbrain.
Which of the following structures plays a major role in the formation of new memories?
The hippocampus.
The two cerebral hemispheres are joined by a band of fibres called the…?
Corpus collosum.
What are the four lobes of the cerebral cortex called?
Frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital.
Which lobe is the visual processing centre of the mammalian brain?
The occipital lobe
What is the network of cavities in the brain, filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) called?
Ventricles
What is the ‘cauliflower-like’ structure located at the back of the brain, lying under the occipital and temporal lobes of the cerebral cortex?
Cerebellum
The superior and inferior colliculi are in:
The midbrain.
