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Lobes of the brain

Lobes of the brain

Overview

Each lobe of the brain has a different set of functions, so damage to a particular lobe may determine the type of problems that could be expected.

Review Date 7/15/2024

Updated by: Jason Levy, MD, FSIR, Northside Radiology Associates, Atlanta, GA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.