Most brain regions printables stop at a name and a vague job. This brain regions study guide goes further. Cortex Compass walks you through 24 key brain areas, one clean page at a time, with the anatomy you get tested on and the real-life meaning that makes it stick. It works for AP Psychology, intro psych, biopsychology, neuroscience, nursing and counseling students, and for the teachers and therapists who explain the brain to others.
What this brain regions study guide does
Each region sheet answers the questions students actually get asked. Where is it? What does it do? What does it connect to? Which chemical messengers run it? What happens when it’s damaged? You also see how the region feels in everyday life, both when it’s working well and when stress takes over.
The result is a guide that reads like a good tutor. Short sentences. Clear diagrams. No textbook walls.
Who it’s for
- Students in psychology, neuroscience, biopsychology, anatomy, nursing and counseling courses
- Teachers and tutors who want handouts plus worksheets that come with answers
- Therapists and counselors who use brain-based psychoeducation with clients
- Curious learners who want to understand their own brain without a 900-page book
What’s inside: 24 brain areas and functions
Cerebral cortex, frontal lobe, prefrontal cortex, motor cortex, Broca’s area, parietal lobe, somatosensory cortex, temporal lobe, Wernicke’s area, occipital lobe, insula, anterior cingulate cortex, posterior cingulate cortex, corpus callosum, thalamus, hypothalamus, pituitary and pineal glands, amygdala, hippocampus, basal ganglia, nucleus accumbens, brainstem, reticular formation and cerebellum.
Every region sheet includes
- A diagram with the region highlighted in gold and labeled
- At a glance facts: key parts, chemical messengers and blood supply
- The big picture, in plain language
- What it does and its key connections
- When it’s damaged: clinical signs, linked disorders and famous cases like H.M., Phineas Gage and split-brain patients
- In everyday life: how it feels running well vs under stress, plus one “try this” step
- A memory hook, an exam tip and two quick check questions
Everything included
- 24 region sheets, one per brain area
- 2 labeled brain maps: the outside (lobes, motor and sensory strips, language areas) and the inside (midline and deep structures)
- Foundations page: forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain, the three planes, direction terms and six key neurotransmitters
- 2-page cheat sheet with mini diagrams for all 24 regions
- 2 posters: “Your Brain Under Pressure” (stress modes, the HPA axis and a reset ladder) and “The Brain Regions Map”
- 5 worksheets: label the outside, label the inside, match the function, 10 case files and compare and contrast
- Answer key for every worksheet and all 48 quick check questions
- Mastery tracker with confidence ratings
- 24 double-sided flashcards
- Glossary of 32 terms
- User guide (Word) with printing tips, study routines and FAQs
How it works
- Download the files right after checkout.
- Print the US Letter or A4 version, or open the PDF on your tablet.
- Start with the brain maps and the foundations page. They take about ten minutes.
- Study one or two regions a day. Read, cover the page, then answer the quick check.
- Test yourself with the worksheets, flashcards and case files. Track progress on the mastery tracker.
File formats and software
- Study guide PDF, 50 pages, US Letter (8.5 x 11 in)
- Study guide PDF, 50 pages, A4
- Posters PDF at 18 x 24 in (also prints at 12 x 16 and 9 x 12 in)
- Posters PDF at A2 (also prints at A3 and A4)
- User guide, Word document (.docx)
Open the PDFs in any free PDF reader, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Preview, Chrome or Edge. On a tablet, use Apple Books, GoodNotes, Notability or Xodo. The contents page and “back to contents” links are clickable, so you can jump around in seconds. All diagrams are vector, so they print sharp at any size.
Customizing it
The layout is locked so it always prints cleanly. You can still make it yours. Write on the worksheets digitally in GoodNotes or Notability, highlight in Acrobat, print only the pages you need, or print in black and white. The posters scale down to smaller frames without losing quality.
Real ways people use it
- A psychology student reviews two region sheets each night before an AP or college exam
- A nursing student uses the “when it’s damaged” boxes to connect anatomy with stroke signs
- A high school teacher hands out the label worksheets and the case files as a lesson starter
- A counselor prints the “Your Brain Under Pressure” poster for the therapy room
- A tutor uses the flashcards and tracker to plan review sessions
Digital download
This is an instant digital download. No physical product is shipped. Your files are ready right after payment, and you can print as many copies as you need for your own study, classroom or practice. Please don’t resell, share or upload the files.
Frequently asked questions
Is this real neuroscience or a self-help worksheet set?
Real neuroscience. Every sheet covers location, structure, chemical messengers, blood supply, connections and clinical effects of damage. The everyday life section is a bonus layer, not a replacement.
Is it good for AP Psychology, MCAT or nursing exams?
It covers the brain structures these courses test, plus classic cases like H.M. and Phineas Gage. Check your syllabus for any extras your course needs.
Can I use it on an iPad or Android tablet?
Yes. Open it in any PDF reader or import it into GoodNotes, Notability or Xodo. The links work in most apps.
Which paper size should I pick?
US Letter for the US and Canada. A4 for most other countries. Both files are included.
Can I print the posters large?
Yes. The poster files are 18 x 24 in and A2, and they’re vector, so they stay crisp at smaller sizes too.
Can teachers use it with a class?
Yes, one teacher can print copies for their own students. Please don’t upload the files to shared drives or learning platforms.
Is this medical advice?
No. It’s an educational resource for learning and teaching.
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