This animation presents the anatomy of the encephalon using various sections.
On the diagram at upper left, click on the plane representing the desired section. Click on the brain itself to return to the whole encephalon.
Learning goals
To learn the anatomy of the encephalon and spinal cord.
To compare the locations of gray matter and white matter in the brain and spinal cord.
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Motor function is controlled by the nervous system.
This system is made up of the Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS). The CNS is made up of the encephalon and…