{"id":9378,"date":"2026-01-07T08:33:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T07:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/?page_id=9378"},"modified":"2026-02-24T07:30:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T06:30:01","slug":"brain-anatomy-simply-explained","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/brain-anatomy-simply-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Brain Anatomy \u2014 Simply Explained for Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"line-height:1.35; margin:0 0 18px 0;\">\n  <div>\n    <span style=\"font-weight:600;\">Author:<\/span>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/cv-en\/\" \n       style=\"color:#004a80; font-weight:600; text-decoration:none;\"\n       onmouseover=\"this.style.textDecoration='underline';\"\n       onmouseout=\"this.style.textDecoration='none';\">\n       Dr. Zeljko Kojadinovic, MD, PhD\n    <\/a>\n    \u2014 Neurosurgeon and Pain Management Specialist\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div>\n    <span style=\"font-weight:600;\">Specialized Experience:<\/span>\n    30 years of clinical expertise in neurosurgery\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div>\n    <span style=\"font-weight:600;\">Last medically reviewed:<\/span>\n    January 7, 2026\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The brain is the central control organ of the nervous system.<br>It processes information, controls movement, sensation, thinking, emotions, and vital body functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although very complex, the brain can be understood by dividing it into <strong>a few main parts<\/strong>, each with a clear role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main parts of the brain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main parts of the brain are: cerebrum (the large brain), brainstem, cerebellum (the &#8216;little brain&#8217;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cerebrum (the large brain)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain.<br>It controls higher brain functions such as thinking, voluntary movement, sensation, language, and memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is divided into two hemispheres and several regions called lobes, each with specialized roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brainstem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The brainstem is a stalk-like part that connects the brain to the spinal cord and controls <strong>vital life functions<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>breathing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>heart rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>blood pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>consciousness and wakefulness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Injury to the brainstem can be life-threatening even when other parts of the brain are intact. The brainstem is also the origin point for 10 of the <strong>12 cranial nerves<\/strong>. These nerves control essential functions such as eye movement, facial sensation, hearing, swallowing, and the movement of the face and tongue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cerebellum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cerebellum is located at the back of the brain and is responsible for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>coordination of movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>balance and posture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fine motor control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Damage to the cerebellum typically causes unsteady movement and poor coordination rather than weakness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"489\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Brain-anatomy-Lobes.jpg\" alt=\"Main parts of the brain-The cerebrum with its four lobes (frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital), the cerebellum, and the brainstem.\" class=\"wp-image-8272\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3813117937853108;width:628px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Brain-anatomy-Lobes.jpg 489w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Brain-anatomy-Lobes-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Brain-anatomy-Lobes-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Image: Main parts of the brain-The cerebrum with its four lobes (frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital), the cerebellum, and the brainstem.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sagittal-section-of-brain-anatomy.jpg\" alt=\"Sagittal section of brain anatomy\" class=\"wp-image-9385\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6234082492009538;width:662px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sagittal-section-of-brain-anatomy.jpg 500w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sagittal-section-of-brain-anatomy-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sagittal-section-of-brain-anatomy-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Image: Sagittal section of brain anatomy <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Brain-coronal-section-1024x734.jpg\" alt=\"Coronal section of brain anatomy \u2013 showing the two cerebral hemispheres with their internal structures and the ventricles within them.\" class=\"wp-image-9387\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3951037786056413;width:715px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Brain-coronal-section-1024x734.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Brain-coronal-section-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Brain-coronal-section-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Brain-coronal-section-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Brain-coronal-section.jpg 1107w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Image: Coronal section of brain anatomy \u2013 showing the two cerebral hemispheres with their internal structures and the ventricles within them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Skull (Cranium)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The brain is housed within the skull, a rigid bony structure that provides vital protection. Because the skull is inelastic, any increase in volume inside\u2014such as from a tumor, hemorrhage, or swelling\u2014leads to increased intracranial pressure, which can affect brain function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cerebrum (the large brain)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cerebrum is the <strong>largest and most complex part of the brain<\/strong>.<br>It is responsible for higher brain functions, including thinking, movement, sensation, language, and behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brain hemispheres<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cerebrum is divided into <strong>two hemispheres<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the <strong>left hemisphere<\/strong>, which in most people controls language and logical functions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the <strong>right hemisphere<\/strong>, which is more involved in spatial awareness and visual processing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each hemisphere controls the <strong>opposite side of the body<\/strong>. The two hemispheres are not isolated; they are connected by a thick bundle of nerve fibers called the <strong>corpus callosum<\/strong>. This structure acts as a communication bridge, allowing the left and right sides of the brain to share information and coordinate complex tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brain lobes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each hemisphere is further divided into regions called <strong>lobes<\/strong>, each with specific roles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Frontal lobe<\/strong> \u2013 planning, decision-making, behavior, personality, and voluntary movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parietal lobe<\/strong> \u2013 sensation such as touch, pain, temperature, and body awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temporal lobe<\/strong> \u2013 hearing, memory, and understanding language<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Occipital lobe<\/strong> \u2013 vision and visual processing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Damage to different lobes produces <strong>distinct symptoms<\/strong>, depending on the function of the affected area.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cerebral cortex<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The outer layer of the cerebrum is called the <strong>cerebral cortex<\/strong>.<br>It is the most highly developed part of the brain and is responsible for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>conscious thought<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>voluntary movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sensory perception<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>language and higher cognitive functions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cortex has a folded surface made up of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>gyri<\/strong> (ridges)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>sulci<\/strong> (grooves)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These folds increase the surface area of the brain, allowing more processing capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Functional centers in the cortex<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specific regions of the cerebral cortex serve as <strong>functional centers<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>motor areas controlling movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sensory areas processing touch and pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>language areas responsible for speech and comprehension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>visual areas processing sight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding which cortical area is involved helps explain symptoms seen on neurological examination or imaging.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"414\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/mozak2.png\" alt=\"Functional centers in the cortex\" class=\"wp-image-185\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.9928429572451006;width:706px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/mozak2.png 414w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/mozak2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/mozak2-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/mozak2-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Image: Functional centers in the cortex<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brain ventricles and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside the brain are interconnected cavities called <strong>ventricles<\/strong>.<br>They produce and circulate <strong>cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)<\/strong>, a clear liquid that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>cushions the brain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>protects it from injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>helps maintain normal pressure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CSF flows from the ventricles into the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/subarachnoid-space-simply-explained\/\">subarachnoid space<\/a><\/strong>, where it surrounds the brain and spinal cord.<br><em>A detailed explanation of ventricles, CSF flow, and pressure regulation is available on separate pages.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ventricles-and-CSF-1.jpg\" alt=\"Diagram of the brain ventricles (lateral, 3rd, and 4th) and the subarachnoid space surrounding the brain. Both are filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is produced within the ventricles, circulates through the subarachnoid space around the brain, and is eventually absorbed into the veins. The entire volume of CSF is produced and completely replaced three times a day.\" class=\"wp-image-9393\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.235609991553035;width:735px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ventricles-and-CSF-1.jpg 320w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ventricles-and-CSF-1-300x243.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ventricles-and-CSF-1-15x12.jpg 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Image: Diagram of the brain ventricles (lateral, 3rd, and 4th) and the subarachnoid space surrounding the brain. Both are filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is produced within the ventricles, circulates through the subarachnoid space around the brain, and is eventually absorbed into the veins. The entire volume of CSF is produced and completely replaced three times a day.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brain coverings (meninges)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The brain is protected by three thin layers called <strong>meninges<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dura mater<\/strong> \u2013 the tough outer layer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arachnoid mater<\/strong> \u2013 the delicate middle layer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pia mater<\/strong> \u2013 the thin inner layer that lies directly on the brain surface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is <strong>no space between the brain and the pia mater<\/strong>.<br>The space that contains cerebrospinal fluid \u2014 the <strong>subarachnoid space<\/strong> \u2014 is located between the arachnoid mater and the brain surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/meninges-1.jpg\" alt=\"meninges anatomy\" class=\"wp-image-9400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/meninges-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/meninges-1-288x300.jpg 288w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/meninges-1-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Image: meninges anatomy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blood supply of the brain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The brain requires a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients.<br>This is provided by specialized <strong>arteries<\/strong> and drained by <strong>veins<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even short interruptions of blood flow can cause serious neurological damage.<br><em>Arterial and venous circulation of the brain is explained in more detail on a dedicated page.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"778\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/brain-arteries-1.jpg\" alt=\"Brain arteries \u2013 the two carotid arteries in the front and the two vertebral arteries in the back, which enter the skull from the neck to supply the brain with blood.\" class=\"wp-image-9396\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2691748872065458;width:665px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/brain-arteries-1.jpg 778w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/brain-arteries-1-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/brain-arteries-1-768x605.jpg 768w, https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/brain-arteries-1-15x12.jpg 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Image: Brain arteries \u2013 the two carotid arteries in the front and the two vertebral arteries in the back, which enter the skull from the neck to supply the brain with blood.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why understanding brain anatomy matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding basic brain anatomy helps patients and families:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>interpret CT and MRI findings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>understand the location of injury or disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>better follow explanations about conditions such as stroke, trauma, hemorrhage, or increased intracranial pressure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This page provides a simplified overview.<br>Each structure is explained in greater detail on linked pages for those who want to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<nav aria-label=\"Pages in this hub\" class=\"hub-mini\"\n     style=\"background:#f4faff;border:1px solid #cce5ff;border-radius:8px; 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