. Brain scan. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of a sagittal (side view) section through a healthy brain superimposed on a woman's head. Conscious brain activity occurs in the folded cerebrum (blue/orange), which is the largest part of the brain. The cerebellum (triangular, centre right) controls balance, posture and muscle tone. To its left is the brainstem (yellow/red, centre). This controls automatic processes such as breathing, and joins the brain to the spinal cord. MRI uses radio waves and a powerful magnetic field to create slice images through the body. MODEL RELEASED