where Phineas was hit by the iron? Stay tuned.) Unfortunately, the Phrenologists have no way of knowing which part of the brain controls what Phrenologists, believe that โorgansโ inside the brain control specific functions. They draw up a model Phrenological Head to show the โorgansโ in their correct positions. they must look for unusual cases that might back them up. Phineas seems to be such a case. the โWhole Brainers.โ They think of the cortex as a chamber holding a formless cloud or jelly driven by a mysterious โvital force.โ Through this force, every part of the brain is connected to every other part. The Whole Brainers believe that thoughts and commands can originate anywhere in the brain jelly/cloud and flash into action. If one part of the brain is injured, then the functions or thoughts that came from there will flow to another part. then the functions or thoughts