The cerebrum, or telencephalon, is the large upper part of the brain. It is divided into two hemispheres . In the human skull, the cerebrum sits atop the brainstem, with the cerebellum underneath the rear portion.

What is the cerebrum and where is it located?

Cerebrum: is the largest part of the brain and is composed of right and left hemispheres. It performs higher functions like interpreting touch, vision and hearing, as well as speech, reasoning, emotions, learning, and fine control of movement. Cerebellum: is located under the cerebrum.

Is the cerebrum located in the forebrain?

By far the largest region of your brain is the forebrain (derived from the developmental prosencephalon), which contains the entire cerebrum and several structures directly nestled within it - the thalamus, hypothalamus, the pineal gland and the limbic system.