Lobes of the Brain

The cerebrum is the largest part of the human brain that is divided into two hemispheres. These hemispheres are connected by a bundle of nerve fibers known as the corpus callosum, which allows the hemisphere to communicate with each other. The cerebrum is divided into four lobes that each have a unique function (pictured below).

The frontal lobe is directly above the eyes at the front of the brain. It controls voluntary movement, speech, memory, emotion, and higher cognitive skills such as planning and problem-solving. The parietal lobe, located behind the frontal lobe, receives sensory signals and processes taste. The occipital lobe located at the back of the cerebrum processes visual information and the temporal lobe, located at the side of the brain, interprets auditory information.

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