Anatomy: Functions Of Brain Parts

Front 1

Medulla Oblongata

Back 1

contains vital centers (cardiac, vasomotor, & respiratory control centers)

contains centers for non-vital reflexes like coughing, vomiting, sneezing, hiccuping, & swallowing

Front 2

Pons

Back 2

contains centers four relexes mediated by the 5th, 6th seventh and 8th cranial nerves

helps regulate respiration (contains pneumotaxic centers)

Front 3

Midbrain

Back 3

contains reflex centers for certain cranial nerve reflexes
pupillary reflexes (3rd cranial)
eye movements (4th cranial)

Front 4

Cerebellum

Back 4

"ALL FUNCTIONS DEAL WITH THE CONTROL OF SKELETAL MUSCLES"

1. Acts with cerebral cortex to produce skilled movements by coordinating the activities of groups of muscles
2.Helps control posture
3. Maintains balance

Front 5

Dienephalon

Back 5

part of brain between midbrain and cerebrum that contains Thalmus, Hypothalmus Pineal Body, Optic chiasma

Front 6

Thalmus

Back 6

Responsible for memories of pleastness and unpleastness

Responsible for sensations and emotions

Plays a part in aousal or alerting mechanism

..sensations that are created include pain, temperature and touch

Front 7

Hypothalmus

Back 7

Functions as mind-body link

Maintains Normal body temperature

Synthesizes hormones released by post. putitary gland

maintains waking stae

regulates appetites

Maintains Normal body temperature

Functions as pleasure center for primary drives such as eating, drinking, and sex

helps control and integrate autonomic efffectors all over body

Front 8

Pineal Body

Back 8

Helps regulate biological clock

Front 9

Cerebrum

Back 9

Long-term and short term memory

Associated with language and
Consciousness

Expression of Emotion
Controls voluntary movement
Essential for functions of somatic senses