Brain Anatomy Terminology

noun The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of the brain responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, perception, and decision making.

• The cerebral cortex is responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, memory, and perception.
• The cerebral cortex is like the brain's control center for thinking and understanding.
• The cerebral cortex is where all the brain magic happens.
• Think of the cerebral cortex as the CEO of the brain, making all the important decisions.

noun the largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary movement, sensory perception, and higher functions such as reasoning and memory

• The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and is responsible for higher brain functions such as thought and action.
• I heard that hitting your head can damage your cerebrum and affect your memory.
• Dude, my cerebrum is fried after that intense study session.
• Her cerebrum was working overtime trying to come up with a solution to the problem.

noun a term used to refer to the brain and spinal cord, especially with regard to higher functions such as thought and memory

• Gray matter is the darker tissue of the brain and spinal cord, consisting mainly of nerve cell bodies and branching dendrites.
• Scientists study the gray matter of the brain to understand how it functions.
• I need to work on exercising my gray matter more by doing puzzles and brain teasers.
• Reading books and engaging in deep conversations helps to exercise our gray matter and keep our minds sharp.

noun a convoluted ridge or fold in the cerebral cortex

• The gyrus is a prominent feature in the cerebral cortex.
• I learned about the gyrus in my neuroscience class.
• That gyrus stuff is so confusing, I can't wrap my head around it.
• His mind was like a gyrus, constantly twisting and turning with new ideas.

noun a small anatomical structure resembling a small hill

• The superior colliculus is a structure in the midbrain that plays a role in visual processing.
• I heard that the colliculus is important for seeing stuff.
• Yo, did you know the colliculus helps you see things?
• Just like how the colliculus helps us navigate visually, we must navigate through life with clarity and purpose.