Brain Anatomy & Function Basics

Front

Cerebrum

Back

Largest part, controls voluntary actions

Front

Cerebellum

Back

Coordinates movement, balance

Front

Brainstem

Back

Connects brain to spinal cord, controls basic functions

Front

Frontal Lobe

Back

Decision making, problem solving

Front

Parietal Lobe

Back

Processes sensory information

Front

Temporal Lobe

Back

Hearing, memory

Front

Occipital Lobe

Back

Vision processing

Front

Thalamus

Back

Relay station for sensory signals

Front

Hypothalamus

Back

Regulates body temperature, hunger

Front

Amygdala

Back

Emotion processing