Cerebral hemisphere

half of the cerebrum

The cerebral hemispheres are the two halves of the brain that are divided by a longitudinal fissure. They are the left and right hemispheres.

The two brain hemispheres, the left and the right

Functions

change

Left hemisphere

change

The left hemisphere controls speech, language, math, writing, and more.

Right hemisphere

change

The right hemisphere controls creativity, music, and more.

Animation

change
 
Blue: Left hemisphere; Magenta: Right hemisphere