Words Related to Body - Brain
Here you will learn some English words related to the brain, such as "cortex", "frontal lobe", and "amygdala".
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cerebrum
[noun]
the largest and most developed part of the brain, responsible for conscious thought, perception, movement, and memory
brainstem
[noun]
the vital bridge between the brain and the spinal cord, controlling essential functions and relaying information throughout the body
corpus callosum
[noun]
a bundle of nerve fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication
corpus amygdaloideum
[noun]
an almond-shaped structure in the brain that plays a key role in processing emotions
cortex
[noun]
(anatomy) the outer layer of the anterior part of the brain, called cerebrum, containing gray matter
motor cortex
[noun]
a region of the cerebral cortex responsible for planning, controlling, and executing voluntary movements
gyrus cinguli
[noun]
a curved fold in the cerebral cortex that is involved in emotion, memory, and attention
frontal cortex
[noun]
the anterior part of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions and complex behaviors
frontal lobe
[noun]
a region of the brain responsible for cognitive functions such as decision-making or problem-solving
occipital lobe
[noun]
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
occipital gyrus
[noun]
an anatomical structure located in the occipital lobe of the brain. It is involved in visual processing
sensory strip
[noun]
a brain region that processes sensory information related to touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception from different parts of the body
parietal cortex
[noun]
the outer layer of neural tissue in the parietal lobe involved in sensory processing and spatial awareness
parietal lobe
[noun]
a region of the brain involved in sensory processing, spatial awareness, and cognitive functions
parietal gyrus
[noun]
a folded region of brain tissue in the parietal lobe, involved in sensory perception, spatial processing, and motor planning
temporal lobe
[noun]
a region of the brain responsible for auditory processing, memory, language comprehension, and visual perception
temporal cortex
[noun]
the region of the brain within the temporal lobe that is involved in auditory processing, memory, language comprehension, and visual recognition
temporal gyrus
[noun]
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
Broca's area
[noun]
a region in the brain responsible for speech production and language processing
motor strip
[noun]
a region of the brain located in the frontal lobe that is responsible for controlling voluntary movement of muscles throughout the body
Wernicke's area
[noun]
a region of the brain involved in language comprehension and processing
sulcus
[noun]
a shallow groove or indentation on the surface of the brain, separating different regions or lobes
sulcus centralis
[noun]
a deep groove in the brain that separates the frontal and parietal lobes
sulcus lateralis cerebri
[noun]
a groove on the lateral surface of the cerebrum that separates the frontal and parietal lobes from the temporal lobe
grey matter
[noun]
the region of the central nervous system that contains neural cell bodies, dendrites, and synapses, and appears greyish in color
white matter
[noun]
the tissue in the central nervous system composed of myelinated nerve fibers
hypothalamus
[noun]
(anatomy) a region in the central lower part of the brain that is responsible for autonomic nervous system and the release of hormones
thalamus
[noun]
a region in the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory information
basal ganglion
[noun]
a group of structures in the brain involved in motor control and reward-based learning
limbic system
[noun]
a complex subcortical nervous system of the brain that is associated with emotions and drives
limbic brain
[noun]
the interconnected structures within the brain's limbic system, involved in emotions, memory, and motivation
putamen
[noun]
a part of the basal ganglia in the brain, involved in motor control and coordination
lateral ventricle
[noun]
a fluid-filled chamber in the brain that plays a vital role in cerebrospinal fluid circulation and brain health
hippocampus
[noun]
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
prefrontal cortex
[noun]
the front part of the brain involved in higher cognition and executive functions
prefrontal lobe
[noun]
the anterior region of the brain responsible for executive functions and social cognition
cingulate gyrus
[noun]
a brain structure involved in emotional and cognitive processing, located above the corpus callosum
ventricle
[noun]
(anatomy) one of the four main cavities in the brain containing cerebrospinal fluid
choroid plexus
[noun]
a network of blood vessels in the brain that produces cerebrospinal fluid
cerebrospinal fluid
[noun]
a protective fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, providing cushioning and facilitating nutrient exchange
foramen of monro
[noun]
a small opening that connects the lateral ventricles of the brain, allowing the flow of cerebrospinal fluid between them
third ventricle
[noun]
a fluid-filled cavity in the brain that plays a role in cerebrospinal fluid circulation and communication between brain regions
fourth ventricle
[noun]
a fluid-filled cavity located in the brainstem, involved in the production and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid
subarachnoid space
[noun]
a fluid-filled area between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater in the central nervous system
cisterna
[noun]
a fluid-filled space within the body, particularly within the brain or spinal cord, that acts as a reservoir for cerebrospinal fluid
central canal
[noun]
a narrow fluid-filled channel that runs through the center of the spinal cord and carries cerebrospinal fluid
meninges
[noun]
a three-layered protective covering that surrounds the brain and spinal cord
foramen magnum
[noun]
an opening at the posterior aspect of the skull through which the spinal cord passes
dura mater
[noun]
the tough, fibrous membrane that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord
arachnoid
[noun]
a thin membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord, playing a role in protecting and supporting the central nervous system
pia mater
[noun]
the innermost layer of the meninges, which is a protective membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord
middle cranial fossa
[noun]
the middle and largest of the three cranial fossae, located at the base of the skull and housing the temporal lobes of the brain
posterior cranial fossa
[noun]
a cavity located at the base of the skull that holds the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata
anterior cranial fossa
[noun]
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
cerebral cortex
[noun]
the outer layer of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions and information processing
olfactory brain
[noun]
a structure located in the front part of the brain involved in the sense of smell
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