Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, I’ll provide an overview of some important brain structures, explaining where they’re located and what their general functions are. I'll cover a long list of structures including: cerebral cortex, lobes of the brain, prefrontal cortex, Broca's area, Wernicke's area, brainstem, thalamus, pineal gland, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, hippocampus, amygdala, corpus callosum, ventricles, and more. This is meant to be an introductory overview, so I’ll only be giving an abridged explanation of what each of these structures do, but you can find individual videos devoted to each of these brain regions on my channel if you want to go a little deeper.
0:03 Cerebral hemispheres
0:24 Cerebral cortex
0:43 Lobes of the brain
1:01 Motor cortex
1:15 Prefrontal cortex
1:35 Broca's area
1:55 Parietal lobe
2:05 Primary somatosensory cortex
2:24 Primary visual cortex
2:40 Primary auditory cortex
2:48 Wernicke's area
3:00 Cerebellum
3:21 Brainstem
3:37 Medulla oblongata
3:50 Pons
4:12 Substantia nigra
4:25 Ventral tegmental area & nucleus accumbens
4:49 Basal ganglia
5:03 Thalamus
5:31 Pineal gland
5:45 Hypothalamus
6:12 Pituitary gland
6:43 Hippocampus
7:06 Amygdala
7:21 Corpus callosum
7:35 Ventricles
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REFERENCES
Breedlove SM, Watson NV. Behavioral Neuroscience. 8th ed. Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates, Inc.; 2018.
Vanderah TW, Gould DJ. Nolte's The Human Brain. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2016.
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I aim to make learning about the brain fun and easy. Whether you're a student seeking to supplement your studies or a curious mind eager to understand the basics of neuroscience, this channel will provide valuable insights and knowledge into the human brain.
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In this video, I’ll provide an overview of some important brain structures, explaining where they’re located and what their general functions are. I'll cover a long list of structures including: cerebral cortex, lobes of the brain, prefrontal cortex, Broca's area, Wernicke's area, brainstem, thalamus, pineal gland, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, hippocampus, amygdala, corpus callosum, ventricles, and more. This is meant to be an introductory overview, so I’ll only be giving an abridged explanation of what each of these structures do, but you can find individual videos devoted to each of these brain regions on my channel if you want to go a little deeper.
0:03 Cerebral hemispheres
0:24 Cerebral cortex
0:43 Lobes of the brain
1:01 Motor cortex
1:15 Prefrontal cortex
1:35 Broca's area
1:55 Parietal lobe
2:05 Primary somatosensory cortex
2:24 Primary visual cortex
2:40 Primary auditory cortex
2:48 Wernicke's area
3:00 Cerebellum
3:21 Brainstem
3:37 Medulla oblongata
3:50 Pons
4:12 Substantia nigra
4:25 Ventral tegmental area & nucleus accumbens
4:49 Basal ganglia
5:03 Thalamus
5:31 Pineal gland
5:45 Hypothalamus
6:12 Pituitary gland
6:43 Hippocampus
7:06 Amygdala
7:21 Corpus callosum
7:35 Ventricles
🧠 Take your learning further with my free, self-paced Introduction to Neuroscience course featuring my videos, articles, and hundreds of quiz questions: neuroscientificallychallenged.com/course
If you're looking for accessible and entertaining ways to learn more about the brain, check out my books:
📚Your Brain, Explained: What Neuroscience Reveals About Your Brain and its Quirks: amazon.com/Your-Brain-Explained-Neuroscience-Reveals/dp/1473696569
📚Bizarre: The Most Peculiar Cases of Human Behavior and What They Tell Us About How the Brain Works: amazon.com/Bizarre-Peculiar-Cases-Human-Behavior/dp/139980121X
REFERENCES
Breedlove SM, Watson NV. Behavioral Neuroscience. 8th ed. Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates, Inc.; 2018.
Vanderah TW, Gould DJ. Nolte's The Human Brain. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2016.
📝 Pass your next test with my neuro videos!
My name is Marc, and I want to immerse you in the fascinating world of neuroscience. When I'm not making videos, I'm a university professor at Penn State. I made this channel to help simplify complex topics into easy-to-understand snippets, perfect for students & enthusiasts alike. 📚
I aim to make learning about the brain fun and easy. Whether you're a student seeking to supplement your studies or a curious mind eager to understand the basics of neuroscience, this channel will provide valuable insights and knowledge into the human brain.
Subscribe and join our journey into the mind! 🧠
