Neuroanatomy

The brain is typically comprised of two hemispheres, each of which has four lobes. Within each lobe, there are dozens of identified areas, each with multiple functions. Researchers will often spend their careers studying just one area or one functionand that research potentially provides enough information to fill scientific journals and textbooks.

In this week's Discussion, you will select a specific region of the brain and describe its structure, function, and the connections it makes to other regions of the brain. You will also identify why this region is of interest to the research community as well as why it is of interest to you.

BY DAY 3: Post a description of your selected region of the brain. Include structure, connections to other regions, and the function of this specific area. Identify the reason(s) that this area is of interest to the research community and include why it is of interest to you personally.