Brain

Definition The amygdala is a small, almond-shaped structure located deep within the brain. It pla...

Definition The brainstem is the lower part of the brain that connects it to the spinal cord. It p...

Definition The cerebellum is a part of the brain located at the back of the head, below the cereb...

Definition The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of the brain, often referred to as the "gray ma...

Definition The corpus callosum is a large band of nerve fibers in the brain that connects the two...

Definition The frontal lobe is one of the four main regions of the brain and is located at the fr...

Definition The hindbrain is a region at the base of the brain responsible for controlling vital l...

Definition The hippocampus is a small, curved structure located in the medial temporal lobe of th...

Definition The hypothalamus is a small region located at the base of the brain, just above the pi...

Definition Lateralization refers to how different tasks or functions are divided between the left...

Definition The limbic system is a group of interconnected brain structures that play a crucial ro...

Definition The medulla oblongata, often referred to simply as the medulla, is a part of the brain...

Definition The motor cortex is a region of the brain located in the frontal lobe that plays a cru...

Definition The occipital lobe is one of the four main regions of the brain, located at the back o...

Definition The parietal lobe is one of the four main regions of the brain, situated at the top an...

Definition The pons is a region in the brainstem, located between the medulla oblongata and the m...

Definition The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is the front part of the brain's frontal lobe, located jus...

Definition The reticular formation is a network of nerve cells and fibers located in the brainste...

Definition The somatosensory cortex is a region of the brain located in the parietal lobe that pl...

Definition The substantia nigra is a region within the midbrain, specifically located at the base...

Definition The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) is a small region in the brain located just above th...

Definition The temporal lobe is a region of the brain located on each side of the cortex, near th...

Definition The thalamus is a crucial part of the brain located deep within the center, near the t...

Definition The ventral tegmental area (VTA) is a region located in the midbrain that plays a key ...