The spinal cord is an integral aspect of the central nervous system, which is cylindrical and elongated in structure. It is one of the most important contents of the vertebral canal. It presents as an extension of the lower part of the brain stem, i.e., the medulla oblongata. It begins at the first cervical vertebra level and … [Read more…]
The cerebrum is the uppermost part of the brain. It contains two hemispheres split by a central fissure. The cerebrum itself contains the major lobes of the brain and is responsible for receiving and giving meaning to information from the sense organs, as well as controlling the body. The cerebrum, telencephalon, or endbrain is the largest part of the brain containing the cerebral cortex (of the two cerebral hemispheres), … [Read more…]
The diencephalon is part of the prosencephalon, also known as the forebrain. The diencephalon(or interbrain) is a division of the forebrain (embryonic prosencephalon) and is situated between the telencephalon and the midbrain (embryonic mesencephalon). The diencephalon has also been known as the ‘tweenbrain in older literature.[rx] It consists of structures that are on either side of the third ventricle, including the thalamus, the hypothalamus, the epithalamus, and the subthalamus. Structure … [Read more…]
The cerebellum (which is Latin for “little brain”) is a major structure of the hindbrain that is located near the brainstem. This part of the brain is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements. It is also responsible for a number of functions including motor skills such as balance, coordination, and posture. The cerebellum is a vital component in … [Read more…]