A free brain course

Brain lessons

13 short lessons that fly you through a real 3D brain, one idea at a time. Each takes a few minutes and ends with a quick check.

Start lesson 1 in 3D

1. 1The big pictureCerebrum, cerebellum and brainstemabout 6 min
2. 2The hidden cortexInsula, cingulate and the inner surfacesabout 4 min
3. 3Moving and feelingThe motor and sensory stripsabout 4 min
4. 4LanguageHearing, understanding, speaking, readingabout 4 min
5. 5SeeingFrom the eye to the back of the brainabout 5 min
6. 6Hearing and balanceFrom the inner ear to the cortexabout 5 min
7. 7MemoryThe hippocampus and its circuitabout 5 min
8. 8Emotion and rewardFear, drive and the value of thingsabout 4 min
9. 9The basal gangliaChoosing which movement goesabout 5 min
10. 10The thalamusThe brain's relay stationabout 5 min
11. 11The brainstem and cranial nervesLife support and the nerves of the headabout 6 min
12. 12The cerebellumSmooth, balanced, well-timed movementabout 5 min
13. 13Wiring and fluidWhite matter cables and the ventriclesabout 5 min