Brain Info
Brain Info
Each hemisphere of the cerebrum is divided into broad regions called lobes.
Each lobe is associated with different functions:
Parietal lobes. The parietal lobes are located behind the frontal lobes.
They’re involved in organizing and interpreting sensory information from
other parts of the brain.
Occipital lobes. The occipital lobes are located in the back of the brain.
They’re heavily involved in the ability to read and recognize printed
words, along with other aspects of vision.
Cerebellum
The cerebellum is located in the back of the brain, just below the occipital
lobes. It’s involved with fine motor skills, which refers to the coordination of
smaller, or finer, movements, especially those involving the hands and feet. It
also helps the body maintain its posture, equilibrium, and balance.
Diencephalon
thalamus
epithalamus
hypothalamus
The thalamus acts as a kind of relay station for signals coming into the brain.
It’s also involved in consciousness, sleep, and memory.
The epithalamus serves as a connection between the limbic system and other
parts of the brain. The limbic system is a part of the brain that’s involved with
emotion, long-term memory, and behavior.
Brain stem
The brain stem is located in front of the cerebellum and connects to the spinal
cord. It consists of three major parts: