Cerebrum

The cerebrum refers to the region of the brain that includes the cerebral cortex and several subcortical structures including the hippocampus and basal ganglia.

It is the largest part of our brain, positioned over and around most other brain structures. The cerebrum is divided into left and right hemispheres, as well as specific areas called lobes that are associated with specialised functions.

Find out about your cerebrum

This region of the brain includes the cerebral cortex and several subcortical structures including the hippocampus and basal ganglia. Learn about what parts of the brain make up the cerebrum and some of their functions.

• Neuroanatomy: The Basics

  Get more of an understanding about the structure of your brain.

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• The hippocampus and spatial memory

  Find out how part of the cerebrum - the hippocampus - is involved in spatial memory and navigation.

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• Cerebrum or telencephalon?

  The cerebrum can also be known as the telencephalon - find out a bit more about it.

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