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02a: SC Pathways Flashcards

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Ascending tracts to cortex typically have (X) number of neurons.

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X = 3

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Ascending tracts to cerebellum typically have (X) number of neurons.

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X = 2

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First order neurons for DCML pathway are in:

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DRG

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DCML carries which (sensory/motor) signals?

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Sensory;

  1. Discriminative touch
  2. Joint position
  3. Pressure and vibration
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DCML afferent fibers are (myelinated/unmyelinated) and (slow/fast).

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(Highly) myelinated; fast

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Dorsal column fibers (for DCML path) are arranged into which tracts? Star the most medial tract.

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  1. Fasciculus Gracilis*

2. Fasciculus Cuneatus

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Fasciculus gracilis for (X) SC tract fibers is located at which SC levels?

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X = DCML (for lower body, below T6)

All SC levels

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Fasciculus cuneatus for (X) SC tract fibers is located at which SC levels?

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X = DCML (for upper body, T6 and above)

At T6 and above

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Posterior intermediate sulcus found at which SC levels? What does it separate?

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T6 and above;

Fasciculi gracilis and cuneatus

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(X) and (Y), collectively called dorsal column nuclei, are located in:

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X = nucleus gracilis
Y = nucleus cuneatus

Caudal medulla

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Where do first-order DCML fibers synapse?

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Dorsal column nuclei (medulla)

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Where does the DCML pathway decussate?

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Caudal medulla

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Following decussation in (X), the DCML (1/2/3)-order neurons form pathway called (Y).

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X = caudal medulla
2-order;
Y = medial lemniscus

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Axons in medial lemniscus synapse in (X).

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X = VPL nucleus of thalamus

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DCML third order neurons travel from (X) to (Y).

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X = VPL thalamus
Y = somatosensory cortex (parietal lobe)
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Spinothalamic tract, part of (X) system, carries which (sensory/motor) signals?

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X = anterolateral;
Sensory;

Pain and T

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Spinothalamic afferent fibers are (myelinated/unmyelinated) and (slow/fast).

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Unmyelinated; Slow

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First order neurons for ST pathway are in:

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DRG

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Lissauer’s tract carries (1/2/3)-order neurons from (X) pathway. Projections travel (up/down/across) to (Y).

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1st order;
X = ST
Up and down;
Y = 2-3 SC segments rostral and caudal to DRG

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Where is Lissauer’s tract located in SC cross-section?

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White matter that caps the dorsal horn

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Central process of ST tract synapses within (X), aka Rexed’s lamina (Y).

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X = substantia gelatinosa
Y = 2
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Second order neurons of ST tract are located in (X) area and their dendrites extend to (Y) area.

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X =

  1. Nucleus postero-marginalis
  2. Nucleus propius

Y = substantia gelatinosa

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Nucleus postero-marginalis is Rexed’s lamina (X).

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X = 1

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Post-synpatic processes in substantia gelatinosa belong to (1/2/3)-order neurons for (X) tract.

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2nd order;

X = ST

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Where do (1/2/3)-order neurons of the ST pathway decussate?

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2nd order;

Anterior white commissure (of SC)

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Following decussation in (X), the ST (1/2/3)-order neurons form pathway called (Y) that turns (rostrally/caudally).

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X = SC
2nd;
Y = spinothalamic;
Rostrally

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ST neurons ascend in (X) part of SC to finally synapse onto third order neurons in (Y).

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X = anterior portion of lateral funiculus
Y = VPL of thalamus
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ST third order neurons travel from (X) to (Y).

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X = VPL thalamus
Y = somatosensory cortex (parietal lobe)
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Which paths carry fast versus slow pain? Where are their thalamic nuclei?

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Fast: neospinothalamic (VPL)
Slow: Paleospinothalamic (centromedian nucleus)

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List the tracts that carry muscle sense information about individual muscles.

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  1. Cuneocerebellar (above C8)

2. Dorsal spinocerebellar (C8 and below)

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List the tracts that carry muscle sense information about whole limbs.

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  1. Rostral spinocerebellar (upper limb)

2. Ventral spinocerebellar (lower limb)

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In general, spinocerebellar tract carries (X) info to (Y), which then sends it to (Z).

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X = muscle sense
Y = cerebellum
Z = cerebral cortex
33
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(X) tract muscle sense information doesn’t reach consciousness.

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X = dorsal spinocerebellar

34
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Dorsal spinocerebellar afferent fibers are (myelinated/unmyelinated) and (slow/fast).

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(Highly) myelinated; fast

35
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Central processes of first order neurons of dorsal spinocerebellar tract synapse in (X), aka Rexed’s lamina (Y).

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X = Clarke's nucleus
Y = 7
36
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Clarke’s nucleus is present at which SC levels?

A

C8-L3

37
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How does (X) information below (Y) SC level reach Clarke’s nucleus?

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X = muscle sense;
Y = L3

Travels upward in lateral portion of fasciculus gracilis until reaches appropriate SC level

38
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Second-order neurons from dorsal spinocerebellar tract originate from (X) and travel (upward/downward) along which region of SC?

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X = Clarke’s nucleus
Upward;

Lateral, dorsal margin of white matter

39
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Destination of second order neurons of dorsal spinocerebellar tract is (X). They enter via (Y).

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X = cerebellum
Y = inferior cerebellar peduncle
40
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Where does the dorsal spinocerebellar pathway decussate?

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Doesn’t decussate

41
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How does (X) information above (Y) SC level reach Clarke’s nucleus?

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X = muscle sense
Y = C8

Doesn’t use Clarke’s nucleus

42
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First-order neurons of cuneocerebellar tract (ascend/descend) in (X) until they reach (Y) for synapse.

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Ascend;
X = lateral portion of fasciculus cuneatus
Y = external cuneate nucleus

43
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Origin of second order neurons of cuneocerebellar tract is (X). Destination is (Y). They enter via (Z).

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X = external cuneate nucleus
Y = cerebellum
Z = inferior cerebellar peduncle
44
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Ventral spinocerebellar afferent fibers are (myelinated/unmyelinated) and (slow/fast).

A

(Highly) myelinated; fast

45
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Second-order axons of ventral spinocerebellar tract originate from (X), aka Rexed Laminae (Y).

A 
X = Spinal border cells;
Y = 5 and 7
46
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Where do (1/2/3)-order neurons of the ventral spinocerebellar pathway decussate?

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2nd order;

  1. Anterior white commissure of SC
  2. Superior cerebellar peduncle
47
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Ventral spinocerebellar pathway: following decussation, (1/2/3)-order axons travel (across/rostrally/caudally) along which region of (SC/brainstem)?

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2nd order; rostrally;

Along anterolateral region of lateral funiculus (SC)

48
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(1/2/3)-order neurons of ventral spinocerebellar pathway reach final destination in (X) by traveling through (Y).

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2nd order;
X = cerebellum
Y = superior cerebellar peduncle

49
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Analog of ventral spinocerebellar tract, but for (X) information from (Y), is the (Z) tract.

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X = muscle sense;
Y = upper limb
Z = rostal spinocerebellar
50
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Where do (1/2/3)-order neurons of the rostral spinocerebellar pathway decussate?

A

No decussation

51
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(1/2/3)-order neurons of rostral spinocerebellar pathway reach final destination in (X) by traveling through (Y).

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2nd order;
X = cerebellum
Y = inferior cerebellar peduncle

52
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Largest descending SC tract, (X) tract, function.

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X = corticospinal;

Execution/control of voluntary movement

53
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Corticospinal tract originates in (X).

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X = primary motor and pre-motor cortices

54
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Corticospinal axons are (myelinated/unmyelinated).

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Myelinated

55
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List path of axons for corticospinal tract (prior to decussation).

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  1. Primary/pre-motor cortices
  2. Internal capsule
  3. Cerebral peduncle
  4. Pons
  5. Pyramids
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Most, (X)%, fibers of corticospinal tract decussate at (Y). Where do the rest decussate?

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X = 75-90
Y = pyramidal decussation (caudal medulla)

Don’t decussate

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Due to partial decussation of fibers from (X) descending tract, two SC tracts are formed. List them.

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X = corticospinal;

  1. Lateral corticospinal
  2. Anterior corticospinal
58
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Lateral corticospinal tract present in which SC segments?

A

All

59
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Anterior corticospinal tract present in which SC segments?

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Segments above lower thoracic levels

60
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Lateral corticospinal tract primarily involved in control of (proximal/distal) muscles.

A

Distal

61
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Anterior corticospinal tract primarily involved in control of (proximal/distal) muscles.

A

Proximal (axial/paravertebral)

62
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Lateral corticospinal tract descends in which region of SC?

A

Lateral funiculus

63
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Lateral corticospinal tract innervates (ipsi/contra)lateral muscles.

A

Contralateral

64
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Anterior corticospinal tract descends in which region of SC?

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Adjacent to anterior median fissure (ventral white matter)

65
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Anterior corticospinal tract innervates (ipsi/contra)lateral muscles.

A

Both (bilateral termination)

66
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Fasciculus proprius is (grey/white) matter with which function(s)?

A

White;

Coordinates info within SC segment (intrasegmental)

67
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Anterior spinal artery arises from:

A

Vertebral arteries

68
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Posterior spinal artery arises from:

A

Vertebral arteries

69
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Aside from spinal arteries, SC gets blood from (X), especially which artery?

A

X = radicular;

Great Radicular Artery of Adamkiewicz

70
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Rubrospinal tract originates in (X) and carries (Y) information to (Z).

A 
X = red nucleus of midbrain
Y = motor control 
Z = distal flexor muscles
71
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Where does rubrospinal tract decussate?

A

midbrain

72
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Tectospinal tract originates in (X) and carries (Y) information to (Z).

A 
X = superior colliculus
Y = motor command (in response to visual stimuli)
Z = muscles that move head/eyes
73
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Lateral vestibulospinal tract originates in (X) and carries (Y) information to (Z).

A 
X = vestibular nuclei
Y = motor command
Z = SC neurons that govern posture (mainly extensors)
74
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Where does lateral vestibulospinal tract decussate?

A

No decussation

75
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Medial vestibulospinal tract originates in (X) and carries (Y) information to (Z).

A 
X = vestibular nuclei
Y = motor command (in response to vestibular stimuli)
Z = muscles that adjust head position
76
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Medial vestibulospinal tract projects to which SC levels?

A

Primarily cervical and maybe thoracic

77
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Medial vestibulospinal tract projects to (ipsi/contra)lateral side.

A

Bilateral

78
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Lateral vestibulospinal tract projects to (ipsi/contra)lateral side.

A

Ipsilateral

79
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Analog of medial vestibulospinal tract in the head is called (X). This tract projects to CN nuclei (Y) for what reason?

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X = medial longitudinal fasciculus

Y = CN 3, 4, 6, and 11

Adjust eye movements as head moves

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