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Shown is the corpus callosum. The corpus callosum is a thick stratum of transversely directed nerve fibers, by which almost every part of one cerebral hemisphere is connected with the corresponding part of the other cerebral hemisphere.

Brain Showing Corpus Callosum

Shown is the corpus callosum. The corpus callosum is a thick stratum of transversely directed nerve…

Cross-section of the brain. Here the upper half of the brain is cut off, and you see the upper cut surface of the lower half. The outer shaded part is the gray matter, and the inner lighter area is the white matter. In the center is the corpus callosum, a type of white matter that connects the two hemispheres together.

Cross-Section of the Brain

Cross-section of the brain. Here the upper half of the brain is cut off, and you see the upper cut surface…

The general arrangement of the brain and attached nerves and blood vessels. At <em>a b</em> and <em>c</em> is the cerebrum; at <em>f</em> is represented the corpus callosum that joins the two hemispheres together; at d is the cerebellum; at <em>g</em> is the beginning of the optic nerves and at <em>l</em> is the olfactory nerve.

The Brain

The general arrangement of the brain and attached nerves and blood vessels. At a b and c…

Middle vertical section of the callous body (corpus callosum). The inner left side of the brain is also seen.

Corpus Callosum

Middle vertical section of the callous body (corpus callosum). The inner left side of the brain is also…

The corpus callosum, exposed from above and the right half dissected to show the course taken by its fibers.

Corpus Collosum

The corpus callosum, exposed from above and the right half dissected to show the course taken by its…

Mesial section through the pituitary region in a child of twelve months old.

Pituitary Region in a Child

Mesial section through the pituitary region in a child of twelve months old.

Mesial section through the pituitary region in an adult.

Pituitary Region in an Adult

Mesial section through the pituitary region in an adult.