In this activity, you will label the different structures of the brain that have been left blank. 

Step 1: Write a 100-300 word discussion post describing the relationship between the four lobes of the brain and the corresponding types of aphasia. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. See the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library for instructions: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts). 

Step 2: Obtain the labeling sheet and identify each structure of the brain from the picture provided, including the: brain stem, cerebellum, cerebrum, corpus callosum, hypothalamus, medulla, midbrain, pituitary gland, pons, thalamus, and ventricles.  

Step 3: To complete the activity, you will need to look at the key document to check your work and identify any structures that were inaccurate. 

Step 4: To share your work, click on the button at the bottom of the screen labeled “Add a new discussion topic” and include the title "Discussion Post: The lobes of the brain" in the subject line and attach the labeled sheet with your discussion post.  

If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”