Lobes Flashcards
Which is the largest lobe in the brain?
Frontal Lobe
Name each lobe in the brain
Frontal, Parietal, Temporal, Occipital
What is the function of the frontal lobe?
The frontal lobe is responsible for personality characteristics, decision-making, and movement. It can also include recognition of smell and speech ability.
What is the function of the parietal lobe?
The parietal lobe is responsible for identifying objects and understanding spatial relationships. It also interprets pain and touch to the body and helps the brain understand language.
What is the function of the temporal lobe?
The temporal lobe is responsible for short-term memory, speech, musical rhythm, and a bit of smell recognition.
What is the function of the occipital lobe?
The occipital lobe is responsible for vision.
Where is the frontal lobe located?
The frontal lobe is directly found behind the forehead.
Which lobe is commonly injured?
Frontal Lobe
Where is the parietal lobe located?
The parietal lobe is located near the back and top of the head.
Where is the temporal lobe located?
The temporal lobe is located behind the ears.
Where is the occipital lobe located?
The occipital lobe is located at the back of the skull.
