Anatomy of the Brain

Here are a number of brain anatomy resources. Search for specific resources using the tools to the left.

Section of the medulla oblongata at the level of the decussation of the pyramids. The two pyramids contain the motor fibers that pass from the brain to the medulla oblongata and spinal cord. ...

Anatomy: Cerebellum

The cerebellum (“little brain”) is a structure that is located at the back of the brain, underlying the occipital and temporal lobes of the cerebral cortex (Figure 5.1). Although the cerebellum accounts for approximately 10% of...

Topics and Subtopics: Lobes

Each cerebral hemisphere is divided into four lobes; the frontal, parietal, temporal, and the occipital. The Frontal Lobe is the most anterior lobe of the brain.