Brain stem overview and cranial nuclei Flashcards
1
Q
What are the major tracts of the medulla?
A
- Corticospinal
- Medial lemniscus
- Medial longitudinal fasciculus
- Reticular formation
2
Q
Role of the corticospinal tract
A
Controls voluntary movement
3
Q
Role of the medial lemniscus
A
Transmits info on conscious proprioception and vibratory stimuli to the thalamus
4
Q
role of the medial longitudinal fasciculus
A
• sends info on head position to the cranial nerves