Human Model, Brain

Quick Answer: The human model brain is an anatomical model of the adult human brain showing its outer features: the cerebral hemispheres with their lobes, gyri and sulci, the cerebellum and the brainstem. It is used to teach brain structure and to link each region to its functions.

The Lobes and What They Do

The outer surface of a human brain model is dominated by the two cerebral hemispheres, folded into ridges called gyri and grooves called sulci, which greatly increase the area of the cortex. Two landmark grooves divide each hemisphere into lobes: the central sulcus separates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe, and the lateral sulcus runs back above the temporal lobe. The occipital lobe lies at the back. Whether this model is one piece or opens should be confirmed, as the listing title does not say.

Each lobe can be linked to functions. The frontal lobe handles planning, decision making and voluntary movement, with the primary motor cortex running along the gyrus in front of the central sulcus; the parietal lobe receives touch and body-position information on the gyrus just behind it; the temporal lobe processes hearing and is involved in memory; and the occipital lobe processes vision. In most people, Broca’s area in the left frontal lobe helps produce speech and Wernicke’s area near the temporal lobe helps understand it.

Below the cerebrum, the cerebellum at the back coordinates balance and smooth movement, and the brainstem connects the brain to the spinal cord and controls breathing and heart rate. For the deeper structures inside, the 4 part brain on base comes apart to show them.

Applications

• Teaching the lobes of the brain and their functions
• Psychology lessons on localisation of function, including the language areas
• Explaining the effects of injury to particular brain regions in nursing courses
• Labelling practice on external brain anatomy

Specifications

Care & Handling

• Hold the human brain model in both hands and set it down on a flat surface; rounded models roll easily.
• Use a soft brush to remove dust from the sulci, then a barely damp cloth if needed.
• Store it in a padded box or on a ring stand so it does not rest on the brainstem.

Why Choose LabEquip

Biology, psychology and nursing teachers often start with a single brain model when teaching localisation of function. It is one of LabEquip’s biology lab products, and the nervous system poster gives the wider picture. Enquire through the LabEquip contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the four lobes of the brain?

The frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital lobes. Each hemisphere has all four, named after the skull bones that cover them.

What is the difference between gyri and sulci?

Gyri are the raised folds of the brain surface and sulci are the grooves between them. The folding packs a large area of cortex into the skull.

What does the cerebellum do?

It coordinates balance, posture and the timing of movements, so that actions are smooth and accurate. Damage to it causes unsteady walking and clumsy movement.

Where are the language areas of the brain?

In most people they are in the left hemisphere. Broca’s area in the frontal lobe helps produce speech, and Wernicke’s area near the temporal lobe helps understand language.

Which part of the brain controls breathing?

The brainstem, especially the medulla oblongata, controls breathing rate, heart rate and blood pressure without conscious effort.

How is this model different from the 4 part brain?

This listing is described simply as a brain model, suited to external features and lobes. The 4 part brain on base comes apart to show internal structures such as the corpus callosum and ventricles.

Last Updated: September 2026