Brain Structures Flashcards: Cerebral Lobes

The cerebrum is the largest part of the human brain. Its outer surface, the cerebral cortex, is a deeply folded layer of nerve tissue. It amplifies the brain’s processing power by making more space for synaptic connections.

The cerebrum can be separated into four distinct lobes. These lobes represent specialized regions associated with functions like thinking, perceiving, planning, understanding language, and controlling voluntary behavior.

Get to know the brain’s four cerebral lobes using the 3D Brain. These include the frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal lobes. Then, review your knowledge of these brain structures with these flashcards, and test yourself by choosing a study mode below.

Learn more about the cerebrum, cerebral lobes, and other major brain landmarks.

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Ailie is a PhD student in neuroscience at the University of Cambridge and a science writer with a particular interest in the intersection of life sciences with history, philosophy and society. Ailie was previously the Public Communications Intern at BrainFacts (Summer/Fall 2024) and editor-in-chief of EUSci and Women in Neuroscience UK.