The Brain Anatomy Basics

Anatomy and Physiology23 CardsCreated 13 days ago

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.

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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?

  • 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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TermDefinition

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

  • decision making

Where is the parietal lobe located?

What functions are associated with the parietal lobe?

  • movement

  • orientation

  • recognition

  • perception of stimuli

Where is the temporal lobe located?

What 3 functions are associated with the temporal lobe?

  • perception/recognition of auditory stimuli

  • memory

  • speech

Where is the occipital lobe located?

What function is associated with the occipital lobe?

  • visual processing

What are the two main components of the brain stem?

  • midbrain

  • hindbrain

What are three main components of the hindbrain?

  • Medulla

  • Pons

  • Cerebellum

Where is the pons located?

What functions are associated with the pons?

  • bladder control

  • eye movement

  • facial expressions

  • hearing

  • posture

  • respiration

  • sleep

  • swallowing

  • taste

Where is the medulla located?

What are some functions associated with the medulla?

  • breathing

  • heart rate

  • blood pressure

Where is the cerebellum located?

What are some functions associated with the cerebellum?

  • Fine motor control

  • Balance and equilibrium

  • Muscle tone

Where is the limbic system located?

What are some functions supported by the limbic system?

  • emotion

  • behavior

  • motivation

  • long-term memory

  • olfaction (smell)

Where is the thalamus located?

What is the function of the thalamus?

  • “Command center” of the brain

  • Processes and relays sensory information