Outline of the human brain

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the human brain:

Human brain – central organ of the nervous system located in the head of a human being, protected by the skull. It has the same general structure as the brains of other mammals, but with a more developed cerebral cortex than any other, leading to the evolutionary success of widespread dominance of the human species across the planet.

While the emphasis below is on physical brain structure, functional aspects are also included. Mind concepts (as in mind vs. body), and cognitive and behavioral aspects, are introduced where they have at least a fairly direct connection to physical aspects of the brain, neurons, spinal cord, nerve networks, neurotransmitters, etc.

This major section covers the physical structure of the brain.

This development section covers over time changes in brain structure. It includes normal development of the human brain from infant to adult, brain genetics (over many generations) and the evolution and adaptation of the brain over millions of years.

This section covers typical brain function as opposed to atypical function discussed below.

This section covers the major known deviations from typical brain functioning with an emphasis on the resulting magnitude of overall human suffering.

This section covers man's attempts to physically alter the brain state to relieve suffering, address atypical functioning or improve performance.

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