Anatomy of the Brain

Which term refers to something that is close to the midline of the body?

What is the term used to describe parts of the body that cross one side of the midline to the other?

Which plane allows you to see the left and right sides of the brain, as well as the dorsal and ventral areas?

Which term refers to the front direction in anatomical terms?

Which term refers to the back direction in anatomical terms?

Which term refers to the top direction in anatomical terms?

Which plane allows you to see the left and right sides of the brain, but not the dorsal and ventral sides?

Which term is used to describe positions relative to the midline of the brain?

Which lobe of the brain can be divided into superior, middle, and inferior sections along the coronal plane?

Which term is used interchangeably to describe slices along the horizontal plane?

Understanding the Anatomical Terms and Views of the Brain

The brain can be studied in slices along different planes, including the axial, coronal, and sagittal planes.
In an axial slice, you can see the left and right sides of the brain but not the dorsal and ventral sides.
In a coronal slice (also known as the transverse plane), you can see the anterior and posterior sides of the brain but not the dorsal and ventral sides.
In a sagittal slice, you can see the dorsal and ventral sides of the brain but not the anterior and posterior sides.
The terms "medial" and "lateral" are used to describe positions relative to the midline of the brain.
"Contralateral" refers to functions that cross sides of the brain, while "ipsilateral" refers to functions on the same side.
The brain can be divided into superior, middle, and inferior sections along the coronal plane.
The frontal lobe and temporal lobe can also be divided into superior, middle, and inferior sections.
Slicing the brain allows for different views of the same organ, but it can be challenging to visualize in three dimensions.
The terms "axial" and "horizontal" are used interchangeably to describe slices along the horizontal plane.
In an axial slice, you can see the left and right sides of the brain, but not the dorsal and ventral sides.
The spinal cord can be sliced along the transverse (coronal) plane, which is the same as the axial slice when considering a human in a quadruped position.

Test your knowledge of anatomical terms and views of the brain with this quiz. Explore the different planes of study and learn about the terms used to describe positions and functions of the brain. Challenge yourself to visualize the brain in three dimensions and understand the various sections and lobes.