Ascending fiber systems in the spinal cord Flashcards by Joseph Calderaro

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Function of the dorsal column system?

A

Fine touch, and proprioception

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Origin of the dorsal column system?

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Skin, joints, and tendons

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Ending of the dorsal column system?

A

Dorsal column nuclei

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Location of the dorsal column system?

A

Dorsal column

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Function of the spinothalamic tract?

A

Pain, temperature, and tight touch

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Origin of the spinothalamic tract?

A

Skin

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Ending of spinothalamic tract?

A

Dorsal horn

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Location of spinothalmic tract?

A

Anterolateral system

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Function of dorasl spinocerebellar tract?

A

Movement and position

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Origin of dorsal spinocerebellar tract?

A

Muscle spindles

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Ending of dorsal spinocerebellar tract?

A

Cerebellum

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Location of dorsal spinocerebellar tract?

A

Lateral column

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Function of ventral spinocerebellar tract?

A

Movement and position

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Origin of ventral spinocerebellar tract?

A

Muscle spindles

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Ending of ventral spinocerebellar tract?

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Cerebellum

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Location of ventral spinocerebellar tract?

A

Lateral column

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Function of spinoreticular pathway?

A

Deep and chronic pain

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Origin of spinoreticular pathway?

A

Deep somatic structures

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Ending of spinoreticular pathway?

A

RF (reticular fibers??????) of brainstem

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Location of spinoreticular pathway?

A

Diffuse in anterolateral column