Body - Il cervello

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

cervello

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

cerebello

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

tronco encefalico

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

corpo calloso

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

corpo amigdaloide

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

corteccia cerebrale

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

corteccia motoria

a raised fold on the surface of the cerebral cortex

giro

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

giro cingolato

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

corteccia frontale

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

lobo frontale

the region in the brain that processes visual information

corteccia occipitale

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

lobo occipitale

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

giro occipitale

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

striscia sensoriale

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

giro frontale

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

corteccia parietale

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

lobo parietale

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

giro parietale

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

lobo temporale

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

corteccia temporale

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 temporale

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

area di Broca

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

striscia motoria

a region of the brain involved in language comprehension and processing

area di Wernicke

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

solco

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

solco centrale

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

solco laterale del cervello

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

materia grigia

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

materia bianca

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

ipotalamo

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

talamo

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

gangli della base

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

sistema limbico

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

cervello limbico

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

amigdala

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

ventricolo laterale

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

ippocampo

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

corteccia prefrontale

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

lobo frontale

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

giro cingolato

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

ventricolo

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

plesso coroideo

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

liquido cerebrospinale

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

forame di Monro

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

terzo ventricolo

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

quarto ventricolo

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

spazio subaracnoideo

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

cisterna

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

canale centrale

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

meningi

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

emisfero

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

forame magno

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

dura madre

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

aracnoide

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

pia madre

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

fossa cranica media

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

fossa cranica posteriore

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

fossa cranica anteriore

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

corteccia cerebrale

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

cervello olfattivo

a brain structure involved in processing smells and detecting odor molecules

bulbo olfattivo