Long description

This diagram depicts the four main lobes of the cerebrum in different colours. These are labelled and the key functions of each is listed: The upper frontal region is the frontal lobe, which comprises much of the front third of the cerebrum. It has a role in controlling movement and language, and is involved in higher level cognitive skills such as reasoning and planning. The upper rear region is the parietal lobe. It is important for processing information about touch and for spatial awareness. Beneath these two regions is the temporal lobe, which is important for processing auditory information, speech and memory. At the rear of the brain is a smaller region called the occipital lobe, which is primarily responsible for the processing of visual information.