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Cerebellum - the part of the brain
below the back of the cerebrum. It regulates balance, posture, movement, and
muscle coordination.
Corpus Callosum - a large bundle of nerve fibers that connect the left
and right cerebral hemispheres. In the lateral section, it looks a bit like a
"C" on its side.
Frontal Lobe of the Cerebrum - the top, front regions of each of the
cerebral hemispheres. They are used for reasoning, emotions, judgment, and
voluntary movement.
Medulla Oblongata - the lowest section of the brainstem (at the top
end of the spinal cord); it controls automatic functions including heartbeat,
breathing, etc.
Occipital Lobe of the Cerebrum - the region at the back of each
cerebral hemisphere that contains the centers of vision and reading ability
(located at the back of the head).
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Parietal
Lobe of the Cerebrum - the middle lobe of each cerebral hemisphere between the frontal
and occipital lobes; it contains important sensory centers (located at the
upper rear of the head).
Pituitary Gland - a gland attached to the base of the brain (located
between the Pons and the Corpus Callosum) that secretes hormones.
Pons - the part of the brainstem that joins the hemispheres of the
cerebellum and connects the cerebrum with the cerebellum. It is located just
above the Medulla Oblongata.
Spinal Cord - a thick bundle of nerve fibers that runs from the base
of the brain to the hip area, running through the spine (vertebrae).
Temporal Lobe of the Cerebrum - the region at the lower side of each
cerebral hemisphere; contains centers of hearing and memory (located at the
sides of the head).
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