Cerebrum Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cerebrum composed of?
A
It is composed of gray and white matter
2
Q
What does the cerebral cortex cover?
A
It covers the superior and lateral surfaces
3
Q
What are gyri?
A
The ridges of the brain
4
Q
What are the sulci?
A
The shallow folds and depressions of the brain
5
Q
What are fissures?
A
The deep grooves of the brain
6
Q
What are longitudinal fissures?
A
Separates the hemispheres
7
Q
What are the names of the four lobes that each hemisphere is divided into?
A
Frontal, temporal, parietal, and occipital lobe
