Cerebral Hemispheres and Lobes
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The olfactory bulb is situated inferior to the gyrus rectus.

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The collateral fissure is located medially to the occipitotemporal sulcus on the tentorial surface of the temporal lobe.

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The uncus is formed by the anterior recurving of the lingual gyrus.

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The anterior perforated substance is located medially to the optic chiasma on the inferior surface of the frontal lobe.

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The posterior perforated substance is situated anterior to the mamillary bodies.

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The tuberculum cinereum is located posterior to the optic chiasma.

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The olfactory tract runs within the collateral sulcus alongside the gyrus rectus.

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The orbital surface of the frontal lobe is convex and smooth.

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The temporal pole merges anteriorly with the occipital lobe.

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The straight gyrus, also known as the gyrus rectus, is situated along the lateral margin of the orbital surface of the frontal lobe.

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The dominant cerebral hemisphere, typically the left in right-handed individuals, is marginally larger than the non-dominant hemisphere.

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The corpus callosum bridges the two cerebral hemispheres beneath the falx cerebri.

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The under surface of the occipital lobe mirrors the form of the tentorium cerebelli.

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The cerebral cortex, composed of grey matter, envelops all surfaces of the cerebral hemisphere.

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Though all brains show unique patterns of gyri and sulci, a fundamental common structure exists.

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The parieto-temporal sulcus divides the parietal and temporal lobes.

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The frontal lobe is situated anterior to the central sulcus and superior to the lateral sulcus.

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The term 'superolateral' refers to the medial surface of the cerebral hemispheres.

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The cranial cavity primarily consists of the temporal and sphenoid lobes of the brain.

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Sulci are the convolutions or ridges on the surface of the cerebral hemispheres, while gyri are the grooves between them.

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The ascending and anterior rami of the lateral sulcus penetrate the inferior frontal gyrus.

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The central sulcus consistently intersects directly with the lateral sulcus.

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The insula is a superficial structure easily visible on the lateral surface of the brain.

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The superior, middle, and inferior gyri are unique to the frontal lobe and are not found in other areas like the temporal lobe.

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The supramarginal gyrus closes off the posterior end of the superior temporal sulcus, and the angular gyrus closes off the posterior end of the lateral sulcus.

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The preoccipital notch is formed at the inferior border of the hemisphere due to a fold of dura mater related to the transverse sinus.

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The calcarine sulcus is primarily significant because it separates the cuneus from the lingual gyrus.

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The parieto-occipital sulcus is visible on both the superolateral and medial surfaces of the hemisphere.

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The medial surface of the occipital lobe is referred to as the cuneus, and it lies superiorly to the calcarine sulcus.

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The lingual gyrus is located below the calcarine sulcus, and it extends all the way to the occipital pole.

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Cerebral Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain that occupy most of the cranial cavity.

Dominant Hemisphere

The larger hemisphere, usually left, in right-handed people.

Corpus Callosum

A band of nerve fibers joining the two cerebral hemispheres.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of grey matter covering the cerebral hemispheres.

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Gyri

The raised folds of the cerebral cortex.

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Sulci

The grooves or indentations between the gyri.

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Lobes of the Brain

Divisions of the cerebral hemispheres named for the skull bones above.

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Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located in front of the central sulcus.

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Parietal Lobe

The lobe located behind the central sulcus and above the lateral sulcus.

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Temporal Lobe

The lobe located below the lateral sulcus, involved in auditory processing.

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Superolateral Surface

The outer upper surface of the brain, separating frontal and temporal lobes.

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Central Sulcus

A prominent fissure that separates the frontal and parietal lobes.

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Precentral Gyrus

The area in front of the central sulcus, responsible for motor control.

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Postcentral Gyrus

The area behind the central sulcus, responsible for sensory information.

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Lateral Sulcus (Sylvius)

A deep fissure that separates the frontal and temporal lobes laterally.

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Orbital Gyri

Gyri located above the eye sockets, involved in emotions and decision-making.

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Cingulate Gyrus

A part of the medial surface of the brain involved in emotion formation and processing.

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Parieto-Occipital Sulcus

A sulcus that marks the boundary between the parietal and occipital lobes.

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Calcarine Sulcus

A crucial sulcus in the occipital lobe associated with the visual cortex.

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Insula

A part of the brain located beneath the opercula involved in sensory and emotional processing.

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Paracentral Lobule

A region of the cerebral cortex located near the central sulcus, involved in motor control.

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Cingulate Sulcus

A prominent sulcus that separates the cingulate gyrus from the underlying brain structures.

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Interthalamic Connection

A mass of gray matter connecting the two thalami across the third ventricle.

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Septum Pellucidum

A thin membrane that separates the lateral ventricles in the brain.

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Thalamus

A relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

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Precuneus

A portion of the parietal lobe lying above the cuneus, involved in visuospatial processing.

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Cuneus

A wedge-shaped area of the occipital lobe that processes visual stimuli.

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Lingual Gyrus

Part of the occipital lobe involved in visual processing and memory.

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Optic Chiasma

The X-shaped crossing of the optic nerves in the brain.

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Study Notes

Cerebral Hemispheres

  • Occupy most of the cranial cavity, above the anterior and middle cranial fossae, and above the tentorium cerebelli.
  • One hemisphere (usually left in right-handed individuals) is slightly larger and dominant.
  • Medial surface is flat, against the falx cerebri, connected by the corpus callosum.
  • Inferior surface is more irregular, adapting to the cranial fossa shapes.
  • Orbital surface of frontal lobe is concave, temporal pole is convex, occipital lobe slopes downward and outward.
  • Hemispheres connected underneath by cerebral peduncles of the midbrain, anterior to diencephalon structures.
  • Lateral surface is boldly convex, conforming to skull shape (referred to as superolateral surface).
  • All surfaces have a grey matter cortex covering, with internal cell groups (basal nuclei, thalamus).
  • Cortex features gyri (folds) and sulci (grooves), crucial for function despite variability across brains.

Lobes and Surface Features

  • Surface lobes (frontal, temporal, parietal, occipital) are named by adjacent cranial bones when in situ.
  • Frontal lobe: anterior to central sulcus, superior to lateral sulcus.
  • Parietal lobe: behind central sulcus, superior to lateral sulcus.
  • Temporal lobe: inferior to lateral sulcus.
  • Occipital lobe: inferior and posterior to parieto-occipital sulcus.
  • Lateral sulcus (fissure of Sylvius): deep fissure separating frontal and temporal lobes; extends laterally and backward. The posterior part is significant for the motor speech area.
  • Central sulcus (fissure of Rolando): oblique sulcus, separating frontal and parietal lobes; runs from the superolateral surface to the medial surface, precentral and postcentral gyri are before and after, respectively. Crucial areas for motor and sensory functions.
  • Parietal lobe division: superior and inferior parietal lobules divided by a transverse sulcus, further divided by the lateral sulcus and superior temporal sulcus.

Continued Surface Features and Medial Surface

  • Occipital lobe demarcation: imaginary line from parieto-occipital sulcus downward (45-degree slope) to infra-occipital notch, marking the inferior border. Another line extends from lateral sulcus to occipital demarcation.
  • Medial surface: flat surfaces viewed in a sagittal section, revealing corpus callosum and the third ventricle.
  • Cingulate gyrus: on medial surface above corpus callosum, with associated cingulate sulcus.
  • Central sulcus (medial view): portion of the sulcus is part of the paracentral lobule.
  • Parietal-occipital sulcus: separates parietal from occipital lobe; extends to superolateral surface.
  • Cuneus: wedge-shaped area on medial occipital lobe; bounded by the calcarine sulcus.
  • Calcarine sulcus: crucial, associated with visual cortex, with a further posterior section termed posterior calcarine sulcus in former nomenclature. The parieto-occipital and calcarine sulci form a "Y" shape in the brain.
  • Lingual gyrus: medial to posterior calcarine sulcus; bordered by the collateral sulcus.
  • Medial surface of temporal lobe: visible after severing cerebral peduncles and brainstem; crucial for limbic system.

Inferior Surface

  • Orbital surface of frontal lobes and sloping temporo-occipital part.
  • Straight gyrus rectus: along the medial margin of the orbital surface of frontal lobes, with the olfactory bulb located here. Olfactory tract is in the olfactory sulcus.
  • Orbital gyri and sulci: series of grooves and ridges prominent on the orbital part of the frontal bone.
  • Temporal pole: boldly convex on the inferior surface.
  • Temporo-occipital surface: concave and oblique in conformity with the tentorium cerebelli.
  • Occipitotemporal sulcus and collateral sulcus: two long parallel sulci on the inferior temporal lobe, running anteroposteriorly. Crucial for the boundary between temporal and occipital lobes
  • Parahippocampal gyrus: medial to the collateral sulcus, extending anteriorly to form the uncus that might (appear) to connect with the lingual gyrus.
  • Midline structures (inferior): beneath the third ventricle floor in front of the cerebral peduncles, bordered by the optic chiasma.
  • Ant. and Post. Perforated Substance: inferior surface of frontal lobe; olfactory tract branches diverge between these areas.

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This quiz explores the anatomy of the cerebral hemispheres and the various lobes and surface features of the brain. Understand critical aspects such as the structure, functionality, and connections between different regions. Test your knowledge on the grey matter cortex, gyri, sulci, and more.

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