The cerebrum

The cerebral cortex is separated into four lobes:

• the frontal lobe – containing the areas of the brain that direct actions, as well as areas important in speech
• the occipital lobe – containing the area responsible for interpreting impulses from the retina of the eye
• the parietal lobe – containing sensory areas governing touch, pain and temperature
• the temporal lobe – containing the auditory area that receives and interprets impulses from the ear.