What are the lobes of the brain and what functions do they have?
The lobes of the brain were originally a purely anatomical classification, but have been shown also to be related to different brain functions. The telencephalon (cerebrum), the largest portion of the human brain, is divided into lobes, but so is the cerebellum.If not specified, the expression lobes of the brain refers to the telencephalon.Terminologia Anatomica (1998) divides cerebrum into 6 lobes. (See individual articles for more information):1  Frontal lobe âconscious thought; damage can result in mood changes, social differences, etc.f not specified, the expression lobes of the brain refers to the telencephalon. Terminologia Anatomica (1998) divides cerebrum into 6 lobes. (See individual articles for more information): 1  Frontal lobe âconscious thought; damage can result in mood changes, social differences, etc.