Anatomy of the Brain

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Parietal Lobes

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Function:

• Cognition
• Information Processing
• Pain and Touch Sensation
• Spatial Orientation
• Speech
• Visual Perception

Location:

• The parietal lobes are superior to the occipital lobes and posterior to the central sulcus (fissure) and frontal lobes.

Image:

• Parietal Lobe

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For additional information see:

• Language and Brain: Parietal Lobe
• Parietal Lobes

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