you see with your eyes.

Forebrain Found in the area of the forehead, this part of the brain is concerned with all the emotions, planning, organizing, reasoning, memory, movement, speech, recognition of auditory stimuli, visual processing, etc. It also deals with our imaginative abilities, creativity, judgments, opinions, etc. The forebrain can be again divided into three parts called the cerebrum, thalamus, and hypothalamus (part of the limbic system). Cerebrum: The cerebrum or the cortex is the large part of the brain and is associated with the cognitive functions of the brain, such as thinking and action. So next time you find people moving into doldrums, ask them to get their cerebrum moving. This cerebrum can again be divided into four sections or lobes called: Frontal Lobe: Part of the brain dealing with emotions, problem solving, reasoning, planning, parts of speech and movement. Parietal Lobe: Part of the brain controlling functions like recognition, perception of stimuli, orientation and movement. So next time you can recognize a person, you know whom to blame. Occipital Lobe: As the name suggests, this lobe deals with visual processing. This means understanding what Temporal Lobe: This lobe deals with recognition of auditory stimuli, speech, perception and memory. The easiest way to remember the order of the arrangement of these lobes in the brain is by remembering the acronym: FOPT. These four units together form the cerebrum. Now, a deep furrow is present which divides the brain into two symmetrical halves, called the left and right hemispheres or brain. These two hemispheres are connected to each other by the corpus callosum. Though they are symmetrical in nature, their functions differ slightly. The right hemisphere is seen to be associated with creativity, while the left brain is seen to deal with logical thinking. We often end up using our logical thinking side of the brain, however, fail to use the creative part of the brain as we grow into adults. Thalamus and Hypothalamus: The thalamus is situated in the forebrain at the uppermost part of the diencephalon (posterior part of the forebrain). It's an important part of the brain as all the sensory information we gather enters into this part, which is then sent via neurons into the cortex. The hypothalamus lies ventral to the thalamus and is a part of the diencephalon. It deals with the function of

homeostasis (metabolic equilibrium), thirst, hunger, emotions, control of autonomic nervous system and the pituitary gland. Midbrain Also known as the mesencephalon, this part is located behind the frontal lobes and in the center of the entire brain. It deals with functions such as hearing, vision, body and eye movements. The midbrain can be divided into three parts called the tectum, tegmentum and cerebral peduncles. Hindbrain This is the posterior part of the brain, and is composed of cerebellum, pons and medulla. Often the midbrain, pons and medullas are together referred to as brain stem. Cerebellum: The cerebellum forms the posterior part of the brain, just below the cerebrum. However, as compared to the cerebrum, its far smaller; 1/8 the size of the cerebellum. Small as it may seem, it performs crucial functions like balance, movement, coordinating muscle movements, etc. It's the cerebellum that helps us maintain our balance, move around. The very fact that we can enjoy all kinds of sport like surfing, skiing, etc. we realize how important this part is. Without the cerebellum, we can say goodbye to even walking.

Pons and Medulla: Pons and medulla along with the midbrain form the brain stem. This partnering act takes control of involuntary muscle movements in the body. For example, muscles of the heart and stomach work irrespective of our desire for them to function. Their movement is not in our control, but is controlled by the brain stem. While running or performing vigorous exercises, it's the brain stem that directs the heart to pump more blood. After a meal, it's the brain stem that directs the stomach to digest the food. The pons and medulla also perform the crucial role of connecting the brain to the spinal cord.