Jessica's neuroanatomy tutorial
(compiled by [http://www.jessicagrahn.com/index.html Jessica Grahn])
attachment:brain_lobes.gif |
If only the brain really did come in colours... |
Orientation descriptions
attachment:planes.GIF BRBR* Coronal - Sections looking head-on, parallel to the faceBR* Sagittal - Sections parallel to the side of the headBR* Horizontal / transverse / axial - sections parallel to the floor BRBRBRBR |
attachment:Orientation.gif BRBR* Anterior / rostral- towards the frontBR* Posterior / caudal - towards the backBR* Superior / dorsal - towards the topBR* Inferior / ventral - towards the bottomBR* Medial - towards the midlineBR* Lateral - towards the sides |