noun
- the front part of the brain that develops from the anterior portion of the neural tube; the cerebrum and related structures.
Usage: technical; anatomy; also called prosencephalon
Examples
- The endbrain is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as reasoning and memory.
- During embryonic development, the endbrain gives rise to the cerebral hemispheres.
- Damage to the endbrain can affect personality and decision-making abilities.
- The endbrain contains the thalamus and hypothalamus, which regulate many body functions.