Brain Anatomy

Where are the brain’s lobes and what activities does each lobe control?

The Frontal Lobe is located just behind the skull of the forehead, and it governs our ability to reason, make judgments, organize information and control some motor/muscle functions ...

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What is the cerebral cortex and what is its function?

The cerebral cortex, also known as the cerebrum, is the largest portion of the brain, located right under the forehead and it is divided into two parts, a right and a left hemisphere ...

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What are the major parts of the brain?

The major parts or areas of the brain are the cerebral cortex (also known as the cerebrum), the cerebellum and the brain stem.

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What are the brain membranes?

The brain membranes (also known as meninges) are the three layers that surround the brain: dura mater, arachnoid and pia mater. They support and protect the brain and they separate its various parts.

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What is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

CSF is a clear liquid in the brain that buffers the three membranes from each other and also the brain itself. CSF carries nutrients between blood vessels and the brain cells.

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What is the brain stem and what is its function?

The brain stem connects the brain to the spinal cord ...

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What is the cerebellum and what is its function?

The cerebellum is located towards the back of the cerebral cortex and beneath the occipital lobes ...

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What is the skull?

The skull is a strong bony structure that houses and protects the brain.

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What is the brain?

The brain is the center of the nervous system (which regulates a person’s perception of the world and what goes on in his or her body) ...

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Back and Coccyx Injuries from Trip and Fall - Appeals Court Orders $1,000,000 Reduction of Pain and Suffering Verdict

February 5th, 2012

On January 27, 2003, at about 9:45 a.m., Lucille Turuseta was walking into the rear entrance of an office building at 175 Main Street in White Plains where she worked as the office manager for a court... ...

Review of the 10 Largest Pain and Suffering Awards Approved by New York's Appellate Courts in 2011

January 12th, 2012

New York's appellate courts issued decisions in 10 cases in 2011 that approved pain and suffering damages in the sum of $3,500,000 or more. The largest was $12,000,000 for a 24 year old woman who was... ...

Court Rejects Defense Claims that Back Injury Pain and Suffering Awards Excessive

December 21st, 2011

Luis Ramos was sitting in a parked car in the parking lane, on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx on September 24, 2001. He had been waiting for his son when he decided to exit the car. After opening the... ...

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