Words Related to Body - The Brain

the largest and most developed part of the brain, responsible for conscious thought, perception, movement, and memory

a region of the brain that coordinates movement, balance, and posture

the vital bridge between the brain and the spinal cord, controlling essential functions and relaying information throughout the body

a bundle of nerve fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication

an almond-shaped structure in the brain that plays a key role in processing emotions

corteza

corteza motora

circunvolución

circunvolución del cíngulo

the anterior part of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions and complex behaviors

a region of the brain responsible for cognitive functions such as decision-making or problem-solving

the region in the brain that processes visual information

a body part located at the posterior end of the cerebral cortex in the brain, responsible for processing and interpreting visual information received from the eyes

an anatomical structure located in the occipital lobe of the brain. It is involved in visual processing

a brain region that processes sensory information related to touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception from different parts of the body

a curved fold of tissue located in the frontal lobe of the brain

the outer layer of neural tissue in the parietal lobe involved in sensory processing and spatial awareness

a region of the brain involved in sensory processing, spatial awareness, and cognitive functions

a folded region of brain tissue in the parietal lobe, involved in sensory perception, spatial processing, and motor planning

lóbulo temporal

corteza temporal

giro temporal

área de Broca

a region of the brain located in the frontal lobe that is responsible for controlling voluntary movement of muscles throughout the body

el área de Wernicke

surco

surco central

a groove on the lateral surface of the cerebrum that separates the frontal and parietal lobes from the temporal lobe

the region of the central nervous system that contains neural cell bodies, dendrites, and synapses, and appears greyish in color

the tissue in the central nervous system composed of myelinated nerve fibers

hipotálamo

tálamo

a group of structures in the brain involved in motor control and reward-based learning

sistema límbico

the interconnected structures within the brain's limbic system, involved in emotions, memory, and motivation

amígdala

a part of the basal ganglia in the brain, involved in motor control and coordination

a fluid-filled chamber in the brain that plays a vital role in cerebrospinal fluid circulation and brain health

a curved structure in the brain responsible for memory formation, learning, and spatial navigationa curved structure in the brain responsible for memory formation, learning, and spatial navigation

the front part of the brain involved in higher cognition and executive functions

the anterior region of the brain responsible for executive functions and social cognition

a brain structure involved in emotional and cognitive processing, located above the corpus callosum

ventrículo

plexo coroideo

a protective fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, providing cushioning and facilitating nutrient exchange

a small opening that connects the lateral ventricles of the brain, allowing the flow of cerebrospinal fluid between them

a fluid-filled cavity in the brain that plays a role in cerebrospinal fluid circulation and communication between brain regions

a fluid-filled cavity located in the brainstem, involved in the production and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid

a fluid-filled area between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater in the central nervous system

cisterna

a narrow fluid-filled channel that runs through the center of the spinal cord and carries cerebrospinal fluid

a three-layered protective covering that surrounds the brain and spinal cord

hemisferio

an opening at the posterior aspect of the skull through which the spinal cord passes

the tough, fibrous membrane that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord

aracnoides

the innermost layer of the meninges, which is a protective membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord

the middle and largest of the three cranial fossae, located at the base of the skull and housing the temporal lobes of the brain

a cavity located at the base of the skull that holds the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata

the shallowest and most anterior of the three cranial fossae, located at the base of the skull and housing the frontal lobes of the brain

the outer layer of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions and information processing

cerebro olfativo

bulbo olfatorio