Cerebral Hemispheres

The two major halves of the cerebrum, separated by the longitudinal fissure, each responsible for contralateral body control and specialized cognitive functions.

Key Functions:

• Control contralateral side of the body.
• Left hemisphere: typically dominant for language, logic, and analytical tasks.
• Right hemisphere: typically dominant for spatial reasoning, creativity, and emotional processing.
• Contain the cerebral cortex and subcortical structures.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Cerebral Cortex (outer layer)
• Corpus Callosum (connects the two hemispheres)
• Basal Ganglia (subcortical structures within)
• Thalamus (receives and sends projections from/to)
• Lateral Ventricle (located within each hemisphere)