Ascending Spinal Cord Tracts Flashcards
1
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Dorsal/Medial Column Lemniscus
A
Sensory for trunk, neck and UE (cuneatus), LE proprioception (gracilis), two point discrimination, vibration, graphesthesia
2
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Spinocerebellar
A
IL subconscious proprioception, tension in muscles (golgi tendon organs and muscle spindles), and posture of trunk and lower extremity
3
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Spino-olivary
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Relays info from cutaneous and proprioceptive organs
4
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Spinoreticular
A
Influences level of consciousness, deep and chronic pain
5
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Spinotectal
A
Info for spinovisual reflexes and assists with movement of eyes and head toward a stimulus
6
Q
Spinothalamic (anterior)
A
light touch and pressure
7
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Spinothalamic (lateral)
A
pain and temperature
