Brain Anatomy and Functions

Front

Frontal Lobe

Back

Front of the cerebrum. Plans action, shows social and emotional behavior, and self-awareness.

Front

Occipital Lobe

Back

The back of the cerebrum. contains areas important to vision.

Front

Cerebellum

Back

Control of finely coordinated movements, voluntary movements and balance.

Front

Cerebrum

Back

Higher level brain functions; processes sensory information.

Front

Brain Stem

Back

Connection to spinal cord. Flows information to parts of the brain from organs etc.

Front

Amygdala

Back

Signals emotional responses like fear and aggression.

Front

Prefrontal Cortex

Back

Part of frontal lobe responsible for critical thinking, planning, and logical thought.

Front

Hippocampus

Back

Learning and memory center of the brain.

Front

Thalamus

Back

Part of the brain that relays the senses and motor signals to the correct part of the brain