Where the frontal lobe is, in 3D
The frontal lobe is the front of the cerebrum, behind the forehead. It takes part in planning, judgement and starting movement. It is part of the brain and belongs to the nervous system. It is the largest lobe of the cerebrum and lies in front of the central sulcus. The primary motor cortex runs along its back edge, in the precentral gyrus.
Frequently asked questions
Which body system does the frontal lobe belong to?
The frontal lobe belongs to the nervous system. The nervous system divides into the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nerves that branch out from it to the whole body.
What else can you see alongside the frontal lobe?
The BAHI BODY 3D model of the brain also shows the parietal lobe, temporal lobe, occipital lobe, cerebellum, brainstem, hippocampus, thalamus and corpus callosum.
Where is the brain?
The brain sits inside the skull and divides into the cerebrum, cerebellum and brainstem.
What separates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe?
The central sulcus: the frontal lobe lies in front of it and the parietal lobe behind it.
Other parts of the brain
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