Gross anatomy

Gross anatomy

The brain can be divided anatomically into various lobes and regions by the many fissures (grooves) on its surface.

Important anatomical landmarks to be aware of include:-

• The medial longitudinal fissure - this separates the brain into the right and left hemispheres
• The lateral sulcus (The Sylvian fissure) - this divides the frontal and parietal lobes above from the temporal lobe below
• The central sulcus (the fissure of Rolando) - this separates the frontal from the parietal lobe

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