Body - Le cerveau

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

cerveau

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

cervelet

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

tronc cérébral

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

corps calleux

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

corpus amygdaloïde

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

cortex cérébral

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

cortex moteur

a raised fold on the surface of the cerebral cortex

gyrus

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

gyrus cinguli

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

cortex frontal

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

lobe frontal

the region in the brain that processes visual information

cortex occipital

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

lobe occipital

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

gyrus occipital

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

zone sensorielle

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

gyrus frontal

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

cortex pariétal

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

lobe pariétal

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

gyrus pariétal

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

lobe temporal

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

cortex temporal

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

gyrus temporal

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

zone de Broca

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

zone motrice

a region of the brain involved in language comprehension and processing

aire de Wernicke

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

sillon

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

sillon central

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

sillon latéral du cerveau

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

matière grise

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

matière blanche

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

hypothalamus

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

thalamus

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

ganglions basaux

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

système limbique

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

cerveau limbique

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

amygdale

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

putamen

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

ventricule latéral

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

hippocampe

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

cortex préfrontal

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

lobe préfrontal

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

gyrus cingulaire

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

ventricule

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

plexus choroïde

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

liquide céphalorachidien

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

foramen de Monro

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

troisième ventricule

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

quatrième ventricule

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

espace sous-arachnoïdien

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

cisternes

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

canal central

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

méninges

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

hémisphère

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

foramen magnum

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

dure-mère

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

arachnoïde

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

pia mater

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

fosse crânienne moyenne

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

fosse crânienne postérieure

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

fosse crânienne antérieure

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

cortex cérébral

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

cerveau olfactif

a brain structure involved in processing smells and detecting odor molecules

bulbe olfactif