The anatomy of the brain is one of the complex studies. This based on the intricacy with which the brain is structured and the functionalities of the brain. The brain acts as the engine of the body since all the functions which are conducted and behaviors occur with instructions from the brain. It performs the functions of controlling other body parts and behavior through reception, interpretation and direction of information to the whole body. A basic guide into the brain however, lays much focus into the three main section of the brain which include fore brain, mid brain and hind brain.
The fore brain is the section of the brain which is on the front part of the head. Just as the name suggests, it’s located on the forehead. It acts by reception and processing of sensory information. Among other functions of the fore b rain are understanding language, thinking, perceptions and also control of motor function. The fore brain is further divided into two sections including the diencephalon and telencephalon. Inside telencephalon, is where the largest part of the brain, Cerebrum.
The mid brain is the central section of the brain. It’s positioned between the brain and the hind brain. In combination with the hind brain, the mid brain forms the brainstem. Since the mid brain is between the two other sections of the brain, it acts as the connecting path between the hind brain and the fore brain. It also carries out various functions including motor functions and also auditory and visual responses. The auditory and visual responses define how the body reacts to sound and visual images as received by the eyes, ears and touch.
The hind brain is sectioned at the back of the head. It begins from the spinal chord and also has got two compositions. The hind brain comprises of the metencephalon and the myelencephalon. The metencephalon is further composed of other structures; among them are pons and cerebellum. These sections are very vital and are charged with the maintenance of the body’s equilibrium and balance, and coordination of movements. They also act as conductors of sensory information. The myelencephalon is the section which houses the medulla oblongata which is of the greatest importance in human life. The medulla oblongata is the section of the brain which controls breathing, heart rate and digestion. The functionality of the medulla oblongata is what determines whether someone is dead or alive and of all the brain compositions and sections, it carries out the roles which bring meaning to life.