Where the parietal lobe is, in 3D
The parietal lobe lies beneath the crown of the head. It gathers body sensation and helps place things in space. It is part of the brain and belongs to the nervous system. It lies behind the central sulcus and in front of the occipital lobe. The primary somatosensory cortex runs along its front edge, in the postcentral gyrus.
Frequently asked questions
Which body system does the parietal lobe belong to?
The parietal 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 parietal lobe?
The BAHI BODY 3D model of the brain also shows the frontal 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 parietal lobe from the occipital lobe?
The parieto-occipital sulcus on the inner surface of the cerebrum.
Other parts of the brain
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