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caudal
A positional term – caudal means "towards the tail." In relation to the nervous system, it refers to a direction along the neural axis, i.e., towards the rear. In animals (that do not walk upright), the term always means: located at the end of the spine. Due to the upright gait of humans, the brain bends in relation to the spinal cord, which means that caudal also means downward.
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Pyramidal pathway
The pyramidal pathway is a system of axons (long fiber-like extensions of nerve cells) that run from the motor cortex to the spinal cord. 80 percent of all fibers cross to the opposite side in the medulla oblongata. In the medulla, it runs past the pyramids, from which it gets its name. It is involved in fine and voluntary motor skills.
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Command Center for Movement
The primary motor cortex triggers movements – how this happens remains a mystery to researchers to this day.
01.12.2025
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What is the Autonomic Nervous System?
Why do we actually need an autonomic nervous system? Isn't one nervous system enough for everything?
16.06.2024
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The Vermis
The worm in our heads, inlcuding a tongue, pyramid, and more. But it's a good one, helping us walk.
01.10.2025
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- Grundlagen
- Communication in the Brain
Nerve Cells in Conversation
No chaos despite sensory overload – neurons communicate silently, efficiently, and at breakneck speed.
16.04.2012
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- Communication in the Brain
Cells: Specialized Workers of the Brain
Several billion tiny cells are located in the brain. There they perform amazing work.
01.07.2025
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Playing Tennis in a vegetative State
Adrian Owen and colleagues use brain scans to search for the hidden minds of coma patients.
12.06.2025
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The Parietal Lobe
Sensory impressions are integrated in the parietal lobe. This is also where the body and mind meet.
18.09.2025
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- Anatomy
The Frontal Lobe
Motor skills and executive functions – the frontal lobe is the largest brain structure.
28.10.2024
