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Which part of the brain is the largest?
Which part of the brain is the largest?
- Cerebrum (correct)
- Hippocampus
- Basal ganglia
- Cerebral cortex
What are the ridges/elevations on the surface of the cerebral cortex called?
What are the ridges/elevations on the surface of the cerebral cortex called?
- Gyri (correct)
- Sulci
- Falx cerebri
- Fissures
Which structure divides the cerebrum into two anatomically symmetrical hemispheres?
Which structure divides the cerebrum into two anatomically symmetrical hemispheres?
- Longitudinal fissure (correct)
- Gyri
- Falx cerebri
- Transverse fissure
How many lobes is the cerebrum classified into?
How many lobes is the cerebrum classified into?
Which matter forms the surface of each cerebral hemisphere and is associated with processing and cognition?
Which matter forms the surface of each cerebral hemisphere and is associated with processing and cognition?
Where does the falx cerebri descend to fill in the brain?
Where does the falx cerebri descend to fill in the brain?
Which structure fills the anterior and middle cranial fossae in the bony cranium?
Which structure fills the anterior and middle cranial fossae in the bony cranium?
What are the grooves/depressions on the surface of the cerebral cortex called?
What are the grooves/depressions on the surface of the cerebral cortex called?
What is the uppermost region of the central nervous system called?
What is the uppermost region of the central nervous system called?
Which type of fibers connect various cortical regions within the same hemisphere?
Which type of fibers connect various cortical regions within the same hemisphere?
Which type of matter forms the bulk of deeper parts of the cerebrum and connects various grey matter areas?
Which type of matter forms the bulk of deeper parts of the cerebrum and connects various grey matter areas?
Which structure connects the left and right cerebral hemispheres?
Which structure connects the left and right cerebral hemispheres?
What is the function of the posterior commissure?
What is the function of the posterior commissure?
Which part of the corpus callosum connects different parts of the hemispheres?
Which part of the corpus callosum connects different parts of the hemispheres?
What is the main function of projection fibers?
What is the main function of projection fibers?
Where is the corona radiata located and what is it associated with?
Where is the corona radiata located and what is it associated with?
What is the function of the anterior commissure?
What is the function of the anterior commissure?
Which lobe of the brain is responsible for motor functions, language production, and executive function?
Which lobe of the brain is responsible for motor functions, language production, and executive function?
Which area of the cerebral cortex is not usually included in descriptions of lobes?
Which area of the cerebral cortex is not usually included in descriptions of lobes?
Which is the outermost layer of the cerebrum and is responsible for functions such as sensory perception, motor control, and higher cognitive functions?
Which is the outermost layer of the cerebrum and is responsible for functions such as sensory perception, motor control, and higher cognitive functions?
Which lobe of the brain is responsible for vision?
Which lobe of the brain is responsible for vision?
Which part of the brain is responsible for sensory perception, spatial perception, and motor planning?
Which part of the brain is responsible for sensory perception, spatial perception, and motor planning?
Which area contains a neurological map of the areas and proportions of the cortex dedicated to processing motor functions?
Which area contains a neurological map of the areas and proportions of the cortex dedicated to processing motor functions?
Which part of the brain contains the majority of the commissural fibers that allow communication between corresponding regions of the two hemispheres?
Which part of the brain contains the majority of the commissural fibers that allow communication between corresponding regions of the two hemispheres?
Which type of damage can result in apraxia, a condition characterized by difficulty with planning and coordinating movements?
Which type of damage can result in apraxia, a condition characterized by difficulty with planning and coordinating movements?
Which type of damage can result in sensory loss?
Which type of damage can result in sensory loss?
Which type of damage can result in receptive aphasia, a condition characterized by impaired language comprehension?
Which type of damage can result in receptive aphasia, a condition characterized by impaired language comprehension?
Flashcards
Cerebrum
Cerebrum
The largest part of the brain, divided into frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal lobes.
Lobes of the Brain
Lobes of the Brain
Brain divisions named after the cranial bones they underlie.
Sulci and Gyri
Sulci and Gyri
Grooves and ridges that define and separate the lobes of the cerebrum.
Insula
Insula
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Cerebral Cortex
Cerebral Cortex
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Motor Homunculus
Motor Homunculus
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Frontal Lobe
Frontal Lobe
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Parietal Lobe
Parietal Lobe
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Occipital Lobe
Occipital Lobe
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Temporal Lobe
Temporal Lobe
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Central Sulcus
Central Sulcus
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Lateral Sulcus
Lateral Sulcus
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White Matter
White Matter
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Corpus Callosum
Corpus Callosum
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Primary Motor Cortex
Primary Motor Cortex
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Primary Sensory Cortex
Primary Sensory Cortex
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Auditory Cortex
Auditory Cortex
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Apraxia
Apraxia
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Receptive Aphasia
Receptive Aphasia
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Study Notes
- The human brain is divided into different lobes, each containing various cortical association areas.
- Cerebrum is the largest part of the brain, consisting of the frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal lobes.
- Each lobe is named after the corresponding cranial bone. For example, the frontal lobe is beneath the frontal bone.
- Each lobe is separated from its adjacent lobes by distinct sulci (grooves) and gyri (ridges). For example, the frontal lobe is separated from the parietal lobe by the central sulcus.
- The insula is an area of cerebral cortex not usually included in descriptions of lobes. It is buried in the depths of the lateral sulcus and is concealed from view by portions of the frontal, parietal, and temporal lobes.
- The cerebral cortex is the outermost layer of the cerebrum and is responsible for functions such as sensory perception, motor control, and higher cognitive functions.
- The cerebral cortex can be divided into functional areas, such as the motor homunculus, which is a neurological map of the areas and proportions of the cortex dedicated to processing motor functions. The motor homunculus contains a representation of the body and shows considerable overlap, with a single neuron in the primary motor cortex influencing the activity of many muscles related to many joints.
- Each lobe is responsible for specific functions. For example, the frontal lobe is responsible for motor functions, language production, and executive function. The parietal lobe is responsible for sensory perception, spatial perception, and motor planning. The occipital lobe is responsible for vision, and the temporal lobe is responsible for audition.
- The cerebrum contains various sulci (grooves) and gyri (ridges) that help to define the different lobes. For example, the central sulcus separates the frontal and parietal lobes, and the lateral sulcus separates the frontal and parietal lobes from the temporal lobe.
- The brain is connected by white matter, including myelinated axons and commissural fibers, which allow communication between corresponding regions of the two hemispheres. For example, damage to the corpus callosum, which contains the majority of the commissural fibers, can result in impaired communication between the two hemispheres.
- Each lobe contains numerous functional areas, such as the motor cortex, primary sensory cortex, and auditory cortex, which are responsible for specific functions. For example, the primary motor cortex is located in the frontal lobe, and the primary sensory cortex is located in the parietal lobe.
- The brain can be damaged, leading to various neurological conditions. For example, damage to the motor cortex can result in apraxia, a condition characterized by difficulty with planning and coordinating movements. Damage to the primary sensory cortex can result in sensory loss, and damage to the auditory cortex can result in receptive aphasia, a condition characterized by impaired language comprehension.
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