The upper part of the brain, which is divided into the two cerebral hemispheres. In humans it is the largest part of the brain and is the seat of motor and sensory functions, and the higher mental functions such as consciousness, thought, reason, emotion, and memory
the largest and most rostral aspect of the brain, consisting of bilateral hemispheres divided into several lobes (frontal, temporal, parietal and occipital) Outer cerebrum, or cerebral cortex, is concerned with the highest order of conscious function and integration of central nervous system Different areas of the cerebral cortex are involved in sensory and motor function, intellectual and cognitive abilities, short-term memory, speech, and control of other activities such as the autonomic nervous system
Largest part of the brain. The two cerebral hemispheres consist of an inner core of myelinated nerve fibres, the white matter, and a heavily convoluted outer cortex of gray matter (see cerebral cortex). Nerve fibres in the white matter connect functional areas of the cortex in the same hemispheres, connect functional areas of the cortex in opposite hemispheres, and connect the cerebral cortex to lower centres (e.g., the spinal cord). A front-to-back fissure divides the cerebrum's two hemispheres. Each hemisphere controls the opposite side of the body. The corpus callosum, a thick band of white matter, connects them, allowing integration of sensory data and responses from both sides of the body. Other important cerebral structures include the hypothalamus and the thalamus
Enlarge Image The cerebrum is divided into two hemispheres Each hemisphere is divided into four lobes: frontal, temporal, parietal and occipital The front lobes control behavior such as speech, mood and thought
the largest area of the brain, the cerebrum occupies the uppermost part of the skull It consists of two halves called hemispheres Each half of the cerebrum is further divided into four lobes: frontal, temporal, parietal and occipital
The largest brain structure, consisting of the upper part of the forebrain; it is in charge of most sensory, motor, and cognitive processes From the Latin for "brain " The structure which overlies the midbrain and brain stem and is common to all mammals
An enlarged portion of the brain, located in the front and upward area, which consists of cerebral hemispheres that control conscious movement, sensation and thought
The largest part of the brain It contains the two cerebral hemispheres, which are joined together by the corpus callosum The cerebrum has sensory and motor functions and is the area where most voluntary thought and activity is initiated
The principal portion of the brain, which occupies the major portion of the interior of the skull and controls conscious movement, sensation and thought