Encephalon: CNS part within cranial vault. Has gyri and sulci, due to convoluted surface Consists of
- Cerebrum: cerebral hemispheres, diencephalon
- Brainstem: midbrain, pons, medulla
- Cerebellum Covered by
- meningies: x3 connective tissue membranes Surrounded by
- CSF - “cerebrospinal fluid” - to support, to protect Weighs
- 350g in newborn
- 1400g in adult
The 6 post-embryonic divisions
- Telencephalon
- Diencephalon
- Mesencephalon
- Pons
- Medulla oblongata
- Cerebellum
Telencephalon Consists of:
- cerebral hemispheres → have lateral ventricles
- basal nuclei