Neuroanatomy · Nervous System · Hard
Sulcus
Meaning: A groove or fissure on the surface of the brain.
In practice: The central sulcus separates the frontal and parietal lobes.
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Which word means: The largest part of the brain involved in thought and voluntary movement.
Answer: Cerebrum
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Answer: Hippocampus
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