Introduction: Neuroanatomy Video Lab - Brain Dissections
Creator
Suzanne S. Stensaas, PhD
Affiliation
Professor Emeritus, Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy School of Medicine, University of Utah
Subject
Brain; Dissections
Description
The regions and lobes of the brain are identified along with some of the nerves and vessels. The basic functions of the cortex of each lobe are introduced along with principal sulci and gyri. The importance of the left hemisphere for language and the temporal lobe in memory are mentioned along with the concept of cortical localization. A classical frontal section is used to demonstrate gray and white matter along with the primary internal structures.