The Brain Anatomy Basics
This flashcard set covers fundamental concepts of brain anatomy, including key structures like gyri, sulci, and the cerebral cortex. Ideal for beginners in neuroscience or anatomy.
What is the difference between a gyrus and a sulcus?
A gyrus is a bump in the brain, a sulcus is a groove.
Key Terms
What is the difference between a gyrus and a sulcus?
A gyrus is a bump in the brain, a sulcus is a groove.
What is the cerebral cortex?
The cerebral cortex is the brain’s outer layer of gray matter. It consists of four main lobes.
What are the four main lobes comprising the cerebral cortex?
frontal lobe
parietal lobe
temporal lobe
occipital lobe
Where is the frontal lobe located?
What functions are associated with the frontal lobe?
reasoning
planning
parts of speech
movement
problem solving
deci...
Where is the parietal lobe located?
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What is the difference between a gyrus and a sulcus? | A gyrus is a bump in the brain, a sulcus is a groove. |
What is the cerebral cortex? | The cerebral cortex is the brain’s outer layer of gray matter. It consists of four main lobes. |
What are the four main lobes comprising the cerebral cortex? |
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Where is the frontal lobe located? | |
What functions are associated with the frontal lobe? |
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Where is the parietal lobe located? | |
What functions are associated with the parietal lobe? |
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Where is the temporal lobe located? | |
What 3 functions are associated with the temporal lobe? |
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Where is the occipital lobe located? | |
What function is associated with the occipital lobe? |
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What are the two main components of the brain stem? |
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What are three main components of the hindbrain? |
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Where is the pons located? | |
What functions are associated with the pons? |
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Where is the medulla located? | |
What are some functions associated with the medulla? |
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Where is the cerebellum located? | |
What are some functions associated with the cerebellum? |
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Where is the limbic system located? | |
What are some functions supported by the limbic system? |
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Where is the thalamus located? | |
What is the function of the thalamus? |
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