HCF brain structures Names of the parts of the brain
and their functions, Quick & Easy Study Deck
Cerebrum (cerebral cortex) - many higher-level
functions happen here, part of the "wizard brain".
Called the grey matter and contains the "folds" (gyri
and sulci) increase surface area for more information
processing
Cerebellum - Posterior and inferior structure,
Responsible for balance and coordination, smooth
movement. Damage here can result in dyskinesia with
jerky uncoordinated movement.
Medulla oblongata - Lowermost part of the brainstem
that controls basic bodily life-sustaining functions
such as heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure, and
digestion. Connect to the spinal cord, neurons cross
the body sides here.
Pons - the part of the brainstem that links the medulla
oblongata and the thalamus, regulates sleep and
arousal
and their functions, Quick & Easy Study Deck
Cerebrum (cerebral cortex) - many higher-level
functions happen here, part of the "wizard brain".
Called the grey matter and contains the "folds" (gyri
and sulci) increase surface area for more information
processing
Cerebellum - Posterior and inferior structure,
Responsible for balance and coordination, smooth
movement. Damage here can result in dyskinesia with
jerky uncoordinated movement.
Medulla oblongata - Lowermost part of the brainstem
that controls basic bodily life-sustaining functions
such as heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure, and
digestion. Connect to the spinal cord, neurons cross
the body sides here.
Pons - the part of the brainstem that links the medulla
oblongata and the thalamus, regulates sleep and
arousal
