hemisphärisch

Hemisphärisch is a German adjective meaning "hemispherical." It describes something that is shaped like a hemisphere, which is half of a sphere. This term is used across various fields to denote this specific geometric form.

In geography, the Earth is often divided into hemispheres. The Northern Hemisphere encompasses all land and water north of the Equator, while the Southern Hemisphere is everything south of it. Similarly, the Eastern Hemisphere is east of the Prime Meridian and west of the 180th meridian, and the Western Hemisphere is west of the Prime Meridian and east of the 180th meridian. These divisions are conceptual and used for navigation and regional classification.

In anatomy and medicine, the term "hemisphärisch" can refer to the two halves of the brain, known as the cerebral hemispheres. These are the left and right hemispheres of the cerebrum, which are largely responsible for different cognitive functions. The term may also describe the shape of certain organs or anatomical structures.

In geometry and physics, a hemisphere is a fundamental shape. For instance, it can describe the shape of a dome, a bowl, or the cross-section of a spherical object. Calculations involving volume, surface area, and moments of inertia for hemispherical objects utilize specific formulas derived from their geometric properties. The adjective "hemisphärisch" is the direct German translation for this shape.