Ascending Tracts

Question 1

What do ascending tracts do?

Answer 1

Send information TOWARD the brain

Question 2

Are ascending tracts sensory or motor?

Answer 2

sensory

Question 3

Sensory tract for the trunk, neck, and UE sensory info including: proprioception, vibration, 2-point discrimination, and graphesthesia

Answer 3

Fasciculus Cuneatus

Question 4

Where is the fasciculus cuneatus located?

Answer 4

dorsal column, posterior

Question 5

Sensory tract for the trunk and LE info including: proprioception, vibration, 2-point discrimination, graphesthesia

Answer 5

Fasciculus Gracilis

Question 6

Where is the fasiculus gracilis located?

Answer 6

Dorsal column, posterior

Question 7

Ascends to cerebellum for ipsilateral subconscious proprioception, tension in muscles, joint sense, and posture of the trunk and LE

Answer 7

Dorsal Spinocerebellar Tract

Question 8

Ascends to cerebellum, some fibers cross and then recross in the pons for ipsilateral subconscious proprioception tension in muscles, joint sense, and posture in trunk, UE, LE.

Answer 8

Ventral Spinocerebellar Tract

Question 9

Ascends to cerebellum and relays info from cutaneous and proprioceptive organs

Answer 9

Spino-Olivary Tract

Question 10

Afferent pathway for reticular formation that influences level of consciousness

Answer 10

Spinoreticular Tract

Question 11

Sensory tract providing afferent info for spinovisual reflexes and assists with movements of eyes and head towards a stimulus

Answer 11

Spinotectal Tract

Question 12

Light touch and pressure

Answer 12

Anterior Spinothalamic Tract

Question 13

Pain and temperature sensation

Answer 13

Lateral Spinothalamic Tract