Human Brain Structures and Functions

Front

Cerebrum

Back

Higher brain functions, sensory processing, voluntary movement

Front

Cerebellum

Back

Coordination, balance, motor control

Front

Brainstem

Back

Basic life functions, heart rate, breathing

Front

Thalamus

Back

Sensory relay station, consciousness, sleep

Front

Hypothalamus

Back

Homeostasis, hormone regulation, temperature control

Front

Amygdala

Back

Emotion processing, fear response

Front

Hippocampus

Back

Memory formation, spatial navigation

Front

Frontal Lobe

Back

Decision making, problem solving, planning

Front

Parietal Lobe

Back

Sensory information processing, spatial orientation

Front

Temporal Lobe

Back

Auditory processing, language comprehension