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Explore the Brain
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Brain consists of three main parts: 1. cerebrum (most of the brain
substance- involved in thinking, speech, emotions, memory, movement, sensation,
vision)- here it is shown in yellow; Download the above image (50k)
2. brainstem- this is the attachment to the cerebrum or a "stem" for the brain, it contains compact structures, tracts of fibers to connect cerebrum to the spinal cord , vital functions (respiration, blood pressure, pulse), level of consciousness- here its is shown in brownish-yellow; 3. cerebellum- attached to the back of the brainstem and involved in coordination of functions- here shown in blue. In addition to these parts there are several cranial nerves, fluid spaces (ventricles) and blood vessels in and around the brain.
Also check out Harvard's Whole Brain Atlas
Download a high-resolution diagram depicting the location of various brain functions (281K)
Please e-mail me at AwasBrainS@aol.com for more information and to further explore the brain Also available are booklets on common neurosurgical problems
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