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Cuerpo - El cerebro

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el cerebro, como "cortex", "frontal lobe" y "amygdala".

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cerebrum

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

cerebro

cerebro

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cerebellum

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

cerebelo

cerebelo

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brainstem

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

tronco encefálico, tallo cerebral

tronco encefálico, tallo cerebral

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corpus callosum

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

cuerpo calloso, corpus callosum

cuerpo calloso, corpus callosum

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corpus amygdaloideum

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

cuerpo amigdalino, cuerpo amigdalar

cuerpo amigdalino, cuerpo amigdalar

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cortex

(anatomy) the outer layer of the anterior part of the brain, called cerebrum, containing gray matter

corteza, córtex

corteza, córtex

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motor cortex

a region of the cerebral cortex responsible for planning, controlling, and executing voluntary movements

corteza motora, área motora

corteza motora, área motora

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gyrus

a raised fold on the surface of the cerebral cortex

giro, circunvolución

giro, circunvolución

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gyrus cinguli

a curved fold in the cerebral cortex that is involved in emotion, memory, and attention

giros cingulados

giros cingulados

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frontal cortex

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

corteza frontal, corteza prefrontal

corteza frontal, corteza prefrontal

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frontal lobe

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

lóbulo frontal, frontal

lóbulo frontal, frontal

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occipital cortex

the region in the brain that processes visual information

corteza occipital

corteza occipital

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occipital lobe

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

lóbulos occipitales, lóbulo occipital

lóbulos occipitales, lóbulo occipital

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occipital gyrus

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

giro occipital, giro occipitalis

giro occipital, giro occipitalis

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sensory strip

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

corteza sensorial, franja sensorial

corteza sensorial, franja sensorial

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frontal gyrus

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

giro frontal, giró frontal

giro frontal, giró frontal

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parietal cortex

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

corteza parietal, cortex parietal

corteza parietal, cortex parietal

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parietal lobe

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

lóbulo parietal, lóbulos parietales

lóbulo parietal, lóbulos parietales

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parietal gyrus

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

giro parietal, giro parieto

giro parietal, giro parieto

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temporal lobe

a region of the brain responsible for auditory processing, memory, language comprehension, and visual perception

lóbulos temporales, lóbulos temporales (s.)

lóbulos temporales, lóbulos temporales (s.)

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temporal cortex

the region of the brain within the temporal lobe that is involved in auditory processing, memory, language comprehension, and visual recognition

corteza temporal, corteza del lóbulo temporal

corteza temporal, corteza del lóbulo temporal

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temporal gyrus

a curved fold of tissue located within the temporal lobe of the brain, involved in various functions such as auditory processing, language, memory, and emotion

giro temporal, giro del lóbulo temporal

giro temporal, giro del lóbulo temporal

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Broca's area

a region in the brain responsible for speech production and language processing

área de Broca, zona de Broca

área de Broca, zona de Broca

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motor strip

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

corteza motora, franja motora

corteza motora, franja motora

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Wernicke's area

a region of the brain involved in language comprehension and processing

área de Wernicke, región de Wernicke

área de Wernicke, región de Wernicke

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sulcus

a shallow groove or indentation on the surface of the brain, separating different regions or lobes

surco, sulco

surco, sulco

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central sulcus

a deep groove in the brain that separates the frontal and parietal lobes

surco central, sulco central

surco central, sulco central

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sulcus lateralis cerebri

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

surcocho lateral del cerebro, surco lateral cerebral

surcocho lateral del cerebro, surco lateral cerebral

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gray matter

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

materia gris, sustancia gris

materia gris, sustancia gris

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white matter

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

materia blanca, sustancia blanca

materia blanca, sustancia blanca

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hypothalamus

(anatomy) a region in the central lower part of the brain that is responsible for autonomic nervous system and the release of hormones

hipotálamo

hipotálamo

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thalamus

a region in the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory information

tálamo

tálamo

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basal ganglion

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

ganglios basales, núcleos basales

ganglios basales, núcleos basales

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limbic system

a complex subcortical nervous system of the brain that is associated with emotions and drives

sistema límbico

sistema límbico

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limbic brain

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

cerebro límbico, sistema límbico

cerebro límbico, sistema límbico

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amygdala

a small, almond-shaped structure in the brain that processes emotions

amígdala

amígdala

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putamen

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

putamen

putamen

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lateral ventricle

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

ventrículo lateral, ventrículo cerebral lateral

ventrículo lateral, ventrículo cerebral lateral

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hippocampus

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

hipocampo

hipocampo

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prefrontal cortex

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

corteza prefrontal, corteza frontal

corteza prefrontal, corteza frontal

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prefrontal lobe

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

lóbulo prefrontal, región prefrontal

lóbulo prefrontal, región prefrontal

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cingulate gyrus

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

giro cingulado, cíngulo del cerebro

giro cingulado, cíngulo del cerebro

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ventricle

(anatomy) one of the four main cavities in the brain containing cerebrospinal fluid

ventrículo

ventrículo

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choroid plexus

a network of blood vessels in the brain that produces cerebrospinal fluid

plexo coroideo, plexo coroide

plexo coroideo, plexo coroide

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cerebrospinal fluid

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

líquido cefalorraquídeo, líquido cerebroespinal

líquido cefalorraquídeo, líquido cerebroespinal

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foramen of monro

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

foramen de Monro, orificio de Monro

foramen de Monro, orificio de Monro

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third ventricle

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

tercer ventrículo

tercer ventrículo

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fourth ventricle

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

cuarto ventrículo

cuarto ventrículo

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subarachnoid space

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

espacio subaracnoideo, espacio subaracnoides

espacio subaracnoideo, espacio subaracnoides

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cisterna

a fluid-filled space within the body, particularly within the brain or spinal cord, that acts as a reservoir for cerebrospinal fluid

cisterna, reservorio

cisterna, reservorio

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central canal

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

conducto central

conducto central

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meninges

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

meninges

meninges

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hemisphere

either the left or right side of the brain, or the cerebrum

hemisferio

hemisferio

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foramen magnum

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

foramen magnum

foramen magnum

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dura mater

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

duramadre

duramadre

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arachnoid

a thin membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord, playing a role in protecting and supporting the central nervous system

aracnoides

aracnoides

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pia mater

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

pia mater

pia mater

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middle cranial fossa

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

fosa craneal media, fosa cranium medio

fosa craneal media, fosa cranium medio

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posterior cranial fossa

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

fosa craneal posterior

fosa craneal posterior

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anterior cranial fossa

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

fosa craneal anterior, fosa craneal frontal

fosa craneal anterior, fosa craneal frontal

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cerebral cortex

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

corteza cerebral, corteza del cerebro

corteza cerebral, corteza del cerebro

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olfactory brain

a structure located in the front part of the brain involved in the sense of smell

cerebro olfativo, centro olfativo

cerebro olfativo, centro olfativo

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olfactory bulb

a brain structure involved in processing smells and detecting odor molecules

bulbo olfatorio, bulbo del olfato

bulbo olfatorio, bulbo del olfato

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