A Hands-On Guide to Brain Anatomy Quiz

What does 'anterior' mean in brain anatomy?

• Toward the front

• Toward the back

• Toward the top

• Toward the bottom

What is the term for 'toward the tail' in brain anatomy?

• Dorsal

• Caudal

• Ventral

• Rostral

What view is it called when looking at the brain from the side?

• Horizontal view

• Coronal view

• Axial view

• Sagittal view

Which part of the brain is responsible for balance and posture?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brain stem

• Temporal lobe

Which lobe of the brain is crucial for vision?

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Frontal lobe

What is the function of the superior colliculi?

• Processing spatial information

• Regulation of unconscious bodily functions

• Relay station for sound information

• Control center for eye movements

Which part of the brain stem is crucially important in sleep and dreaming?

• Medulla oblongata

• Pons

• Midbrain

• Tectum

What is the outer layer of the cerebral hemispheres called?

• Longitudinal fissure

• Gyrus

• Sulcus

• Cerebral cortex

Which lobe of the brain is involved in language comprehension?

• Frontal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Occipital lobe

What does the term 'medial' mean in brain anatomy?

• Toward the side

• Toward the middle

• Toward the top

• Toward the bottom