Frontal lobe

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/frontal-lobe

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. What is the anatomical position?Most anterior lobe of the cerebral hemispheres
2. What is the key anatomical divisions?Motor cortex, premotor cortex, supplementary motor area, prefrontal cortex (dorsolateral, orbitofrontal)
3. Where is the frontal lobe located in the brain?It sits at the very front of the brain, above the mouth and nose. It is separated from the next lobe by a groove called the central sulcus.
4. What does the prefrontal cortex do?The prefrontal cortex is a special area inside the frontal lobe that lets you plan, remember things, and control your impulses. It helps you make good decisions and stay on task.

Central Sulcus: A major groove separating the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe.
Lateral Sulcus: A deep groove separating the frontal and parietal lobes from the temporal lobe.
Prefrontal Cortex (PFC): The anterior-most part of the frontal lobe, responsible for executive functions.