- Cerebrum or Cerebral Cortex
- Cerebellum
- Brain Stem
Each area is responsible for different brain functions.
The Cerebrum or Cerebral Cortex - Emotion, Behavior, Balance, Coordination, Skilled Motor Activity and more. It is the largest area of the brain. The cerebrum has two hemispheres. The right hemisphere controls the left side of the body and the left hemisphere controls the right side of the body.
The Cerebellum is located behind the brain stem. While the frontal lobe controls movement, the cerebellum "fine-tunes" movement. This area of the brain controls fine motor movement, balance, and our brain's ability to determine limb position. A stroke in the cerebellum can lead to paralysis or "jerky" muscle movements.
The Brain Stem - Breathing and Autonomic Responses. The brain stem is sometimes referred to as one of the "primitive" parts of the brain. Located at the top of the spinal column, the brain stem controls breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and alertness. Brain stem strokes can disrupt breathing, causing sudden death.
FOUR DISTINCT LOBES that make up the CEREBRUM:
- Frontal Lobe
- Pariental Lobe
- Occipital Lobe
- Temporal Lobe
Each of these parts of the brain has different functions. Some of these functions may overlap" for instance, the frontal and temporal lobes are both important for language and speech.
Frontal Lobe - is responsible for speech, emotion, behavior, movement, and planning. A stroke in the frontal lobe may leave a person unable to talk, or may affect behavior. For example, an affected person may experience emotional ability in the form of sudden mood swings and uncontrolled crying.
Temporal Lobe - It controls memory, personality, and language. The temporal lobe also allows us to distinguish smells and sounds.
Pariental Lobe - allows us to process pain, pressure, and other physical sensation. It is also the area of the brain that allows us to identify object.
Occipital Lobe - processes visual stimuli and allows the brain to process light and objects.
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