Brain Anatomy 2

Question 1

What are the names of the three major parts of the brain ?

Answer 1

Hindbrain, Midbrain, Forebrain

Question 2

What are the principles structures of the Hindbrain?

Answer 2

Medulla, Pons and cerebellum

Question 3

What are the principles structures of the Midbrain?

Answer 3

Tectum and tegmentum

Question 4

What are the principles structures of the Forebrain?

Answer 4

Hypothalamus, Thalamus, Limbic system, Basal ganglia, Cerebral cortex

Question 5

What are the four lobes of the cerebral cortex and their role?

Answer 5

Frontal lobe->movement
Parietal lobe->touch information
Occcipital lobe->visual information
Temporal lobe->auditory information

Question 6

What are the four primary cortical areas?

Answer 6

Primary moror cortex->frontal lobe, motor neurons
Somatosensory cortex->parietal lobe, touch
Primary auditory cortex->temporal lobe, auditory information
Primary visual cortex->occipital lobe, visual information

Question 7

What are the four sensory association cortex areas?

Answer 7

Premotor cortex, Somatosensory association cortex, Visual association cortex, Auditory association cortex