Cerebral hemisphere

The two brain hemispheres, the left and the right

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

Functions

Left hemisphere

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

Right hemisphere

The right hemisphere controls creativity, music, and more.

Animation

Blue: Left hemisphere; Magenta: Right hemisphere