CEREBRUM

Cerebrum

The cerebrum, refers to the part of the brain comprising the cerebral cortex, as well as several subcortical structures, including the hippocampus, basal ganglia, and olfactory bulb. In humans, the cerebrum is the superior-most region of the central nervous system . However, in nearly all other vertebrates, the cerebrum is the anterior-most region of the CNS as most animals rarely assume an upright anatomical position. The telencephalon refers to the embryonic structure from which the mature cerebrum develops. In mammals, the dorsal telencephalon, or pallium, develops into the cerebral cortex, and the ventral telencephalon, or subpallium, becomes ...

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cerebrum

Noun

  1. The upper part of the brain, which is divided into the two cerebral hemispheres. In humans it is the largest part of the brain and is the seat of motor and sensory functions, and the higher mental functions such as consciousness, thought, reason, emotion, and memory.


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