Frontal

The frontal lobes of the brain are the largest and most functional part of the human brain. They are responsible for higher mental functions such as thinking, speech, attention, control of behavior and memory. This article is devoted to a description of the frontal lobe and its functions in the human nervous system.

Anatomy of the Frontal Cortex The frontal cortex is the outermost part of the cerebral hemispheres of the brain. It is located at the front of the head, just above the eye sockets and forehead. The frontal lobe is about 3-5 mm thick and occupies up to a third of the total area of ​​the cerebral cortex. Its anatomy consists of 6 layers and it contains many neurons and neural connections. In addition, the frontal lobe includes a number of important brain nuclei, including the prefrontal cortex, magnocellular nucleus,