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Divisions of the Brain

Mesencephalon - Midbrain

Prosencephalon - Forebrain Rhombencephalon - Hindbrain


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Structures of the Brain

Basal Ganglia

Brainstem

Broca's Area

Central Sulcus (Fissure of Rolando)

Cerebellum

Cerebral Cortex

Cerebral Cortex Lobes Cerebrum

Corpus Callosum

Cranial Nerves

Fissure of Sylvius (Lateral Sulcus)

Inferior Frontal Gyrus

Limbic System Medulla Oblongata

Meninges

Olfactory Bulb

Pineal Gland

Pituitary Gland

Pons

Reticular Formation

Substantia Nigra

Tectum

Tegmentum

Ventricular System Wernicke's Area



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