Ascending Tracts

Question 1

Fasiculus cuneatus (posterior or dorsal column)

Answer 1

sensory tract for trunk, neck, UE proprioception, vibration, 2-point discrimination and graphesthesia

Question 2

Fasiculus gracillis (posterior or dorsal column)

Answer 2

sensory tract for trunk and LE proprioception, vibration, 2-point discrimination and graphesthesia

Question 3

Spinocerebellar Tract (dorsal)

Answer 3

sensory tract that ascends to the cerebellum for ipsilateral subconscious proprioception, tension in the muscles, joint sense and posture of the trunk and lower extremities

Question 4

Spinocerebellar tract (ventral)

Answer 4

sensory tract that ascends to the cerebellum, some fibers crossing with subsequent recrossing at the level of the pons for ipsilateral subconscious proprioception, tension in the muscles, joint sense, and posture of the trunk, upper extremities and lower extremities

Question 5

Spino-Olivary tract

Answer 5

ascends to the cerebellum and relays info from cutaneous and proprioceptive organs

Question 6

Spinoreticular tract

Answer 6

afferent pathway for the reticular formation that influences levels of consciousness

Question 7

Spinotectal tract

Answer 7

sensory tract providing afferent info for spinovisual reflexes and assists with movement of the eyes and head towards a stimulus

Question 8

Spinothalamic tract (anterior)

Answer 8

sensory tract for light touch and pressure

Question 9

Spinothalamic tract (lateral)

Answer 9

Sensory tract for pain and temperature sensation