Neuroanatomy notes: The Cerebrum

Part I:




Lobes, the Cerebral Cortex, and Cortical Regions of
the Brain

,The Brain: the big picture…
The basic components of
the CNS include the:
• Cerebrum

• Diencephalon

• Cerebellum

• Brain stem

• Spinal cord

, Cerebrum -The largest division of the brain. It is
divided into two hemispheres, each of which is
divided into four lobes.




Cerebrum
Cerebrum



Cerebellum




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, • Each cerebral hemisphere White matter of Cerebrum
consists of:
• 1- Cerebral cortex:
(outer layer of grey
matter).
• 2-White matter:
(enormous mass of nerve
fibers).
• 3-Basal ganglia:
(collection of grey matter in
the white matter).
• 4-Lateral ventricle:
• The cavity of the
hemisphere.