1. The Parts of the Brain The human brain is divided into three distinct parts: The human brain is divided into three distinct parts: 1. The Hindbrain 1. The Hindbrain 2. The Midbrain 3. The Forebrain

2. The Hindbrain The hindbrain is tucked into the back of the skull near the spinal cord The hindbrain is tucked into the back of the skull near the spinal cord It is divided into 2 main parts: It is divided into 2 main parts: a) The Medulla Oblongata controls vital body functions b) The Cerebellum controls muscle co-ordination

3. The Midbrain Between the hindbrain and the midbrain lies the pons. This word translated means “bridge”. The job of the pons is to transmit messages between the hindbrain and the forebrain. Between the hindbrain and the midbrain lies the pons. This word translated means “bridge”. The job of the pons is to transmit messages between the hindbrain and the forebrain. The midbrain lies on the opposite side of the hindbrain as the spinal cord. The midbrain lies on the opposite side of the hindbrain as the spinal cord. The midbrain functions as a relay center for sight and sound. The midbrain functions as a relay center for sight and sound.

4. The Forebrain The forebrain is what fills most of the human skull. Its size and highly folded structure allow humans to do things no other organism can do. The forebrain is what fills most of the human skull. Its size and highly folded structure allow humans to do things no other organism can do. The forebrain is divided into different areas: The forebrain is divided into different areas: a) The Hypothalamus and Thalamus maintain internal control of our bodies by such things as regulating blood pressure and the production of urine, as well as control of our intestines b) The Cerebrum controls voluntary movement and thought. The cerebral cortex has four lobes divided between two hemispheres