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Anatomy of the Brain - Coggle Diagram
Anatomy of the Brain
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Right brain – left brain
The right and left hemispheres of the brain are joined by a bundle of fibers called the corpus callosum that delivers messages from one side to the other.
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If a brain tumor is located on the right side of the brain, your left arm or leg may be weak or paralyzed.
the left hemisphere controls speech, comprehension, arithmetic, and writing.
The right hemisphere controls creativity, spatial ability, artistic, and musical skills.
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Lobes of the brain
The cerebral hemispheres have distinct fissures, which
divide the brain into lobes.
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There are very complex relationships between the lobes of the brain and between the right and left hemispheres.
Overview
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The brain controls our thoughts,
memory and speech, movement of the arms and legs,
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Brain
The brain is composed of
the cerebrum
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It performs higher functions like interpreting touch, vision and hearing, as well as speech, reasoning, emotions, learning, and fine control of movement.
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cerebellum,
The cerebellum is located under the cerebrum. Its function is to coordinate muscle movements, maintain posture, and balance.
brainstem
The brainstem includes the midbrain, pons, and
medulla.
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