ALPHABETICAL BRAIN™ VOCABULARY CLASSIC BRAIN KNOWLEDGE INDEX CLASSIC BRAIN KNOWLEDGE EVERYONE IS TAUGHT IN SCHOOL July 14, 2018 CLASSIC BRAIN KNOWLEDGE EVERYONE IS TAUGHT IN SCHOOL What are the major structures and functions of your brain that everybody learns in the elementary and middle school grades or high school? This file contains an overview of basic brain ideas that need to be fully understood in context so the new brain ideas based upon the latest brain research of the past few years with powerful new microscopes can be explained and discussed in plain English by all of the members of your family. This part of the Alphabetical Brain™ Vocabulary website provides the basic foundation ideas necessary for understanding how your brain works in the easiest, quickest way possible. Knowing that your self-awareness and your self-identity depend upon keeping your brain structures and your memory functions healthy every day can give you the motivation and curiosity to actively search for the essential information that you need to thrive in the future no matter what genetic abilities you have inherited or environmental challenges you face. Other files on this website can enhance the learning process so your intelligence and creativity can be optimized and the new brain ideas can be shared by all family members at all ages, from childhood to old age, There is always time to learn how to manage your brilliant brain and magnificent mind better. DIAGRAM #1 The first set of charts features six named mini-brain diagrams of the left side of your brain known as your Left Hemisphere. Each of these six major physical structures have specific functions required to activate your consciousness. These six organs are separated by distinct membranes. You can TAP or CLICK on each of the six named mini-brain diagrams to instantly see a definitive declarative statement that defines the normal functions of each of the six physical brain structures of your Left Hemisphere. DIAGRAM #2 Next, you can think repeatedly about the six names for each of the six mini-brain images in Diagram #2 and/or write down their names on a piece of paper for maximum memory retention. Also, you can TAP or CLICK on each of the six named mini-brain diagrams of your Left Hemisphere to instantly remind yourself what the normal functions of each of the six physical brain structures on the left side of your brain are. DIAGRAM #3 The next chart of six named mini-brain images in Diagram #3 represent the right side of your brain, which is called your Right Hemisphere. These six major physical brain structures are separated by distinct membranes. They have different functions required to activate your consciousness including overlapping functions with the six sections of the left side of your brain, since your right and left hemispheres are connected primarily through three thick nerve cables known as your CORPUS COLLOSUM. Now, you can think repeatedly about the six names for each of the six mini-brain images in Diagram #3 and/or write down their names on a piece of paper for maximum memory retention. Also, you can TAP or CLICK on each of the six named mini-brain diagrams to instantly see a definitive declarative statement that defines the normal functions of each of the six major physical structures of your Right Hemisphere. DIAGRAM #4 Now, you can think repeatedly about the names of the six mini-brain images in Diagram #4 and/or write down their names on a piece of paper until you can easily identify them for maximum retention. Also, you can TAP or CLICK on each of the six unnamed mini-brain diagrams of your Right Hemisphere to instantly remind yourself what the normal functions of each of the six physical brain structures in the right side of your brain are. DIAGRAM #5 The 5th Diagram contains six brainstem diagrams representing both the left side and the right side of your brainstem. Because of the prominence of your thalamus sitting on top of your brainstem, the thalamus, which is known as the "gateway" to your brain, is included on this chart with the three major organic structures of your brainstem and the two communication processes of your brainstem. The two communication processes involve the flow of blood and the flow of biochemical signals up from your body and down from your brain through your brainstem. Now, you can think repeatedly about the names of the four structures depicted in the brainstem diagrams and the two communication processes until you can easily identify them and/or write down their names on a piece of paper for maximum retention. You can TAP or CLICK on each of the six named mini-brainstem diagrams to instantly see a definitive declarative statement that defines the normal functions of your thalamus and the three organic structures and the two communication processes of your brainstem. DIAGRAM #6 The 6th Diagram contains the six mini-brainstem diagrams shown in Diagram #5, but without names. Now, you can think repeatedly about the names of the four organic structures and the two communication processes illustrated by the brainstem diagrams until you can easily identify them and/or write down their names on a piece of paper for maximum retention. Also, you can TAP or CLICK on each of the six named mini-brainstem diagrams to instantly remind yourself what the normal functions of each of the three organic structures and the two communication processes of your brainstem are. After you have reviewed the six mini-brainstem diagrams, you will be able to start thinking about the way your thalamus, which is located at the top of your brainstem's three organic structures, acts as a "gateway" to your brain. It can divert sensory signals from your body and organs and glands to specific parts of your cerebrum or your limbic system. Also, you will be able to think about the two communication processes, which depend upon the organic structure of your brainstem. They provide the vital connections between your brain and your body that make possible both your conscious self-awareness and your ability to move your body. With these four mini-brain charts and two mini-brainstem charts, you can refresh your memories anytime about the details of the classic brain knowledge in a modern rational contextualized pattern. Then, by using the "spaced-repetition" method of memorization over time, you will be able to remember them in your deep declarative long-term memory system and be able to use your informed cognitive reserve when necessary to flourish. Just TAP or CLICK on each of the 18 named mini-diagrams and the 18 unnamed mini-diagrams as often as you need to memorize the essential Classic Brain Knowledge. In addition, you can see the alphabetically arranged list of definitions of these 18 brain ideas in the context of dozens of additional brain definitions. They include the 15 major new brain ideas that deal with your memory systems and emotional control systems. All of these brain ideas can provide you with a complete modern linguistic context of meaning for understanding your own brain and the brains of others. However, you are responsible for the care of your own brain and mental functions. instantly return to: WEBSITE INDEX produced by Infinite Interactive Ideas™