Brainstem: Pathways & Tracts Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 stalks that attach the cerebrum to the brainstem?
A
cerebral peduncles
2
Q
What are the cerebral peduncles primarily linked with? (modality)
A
motor
3
Q
Are the fibers of the pons vertical or horizontal?
A
horizontal/sidways
4
Q
What connects the cerebellum to the brainstem?
A
cerebellar peduncles
5
Q
What are the parts of the cerebellar peduncles?
A
1) superior
2) middle
3) inferior
6
Q
What is the spinothalamic tract linked with?
A
crude touch, pain, temperature, somatosensation from skin and joints, vibration, pressure
7
Q
What is the lateral lemniscus tract linked with?
A
auditory info
8
Q
What is the Medial longitudinal fasciculus linked with?
A
Gaze, eye movement, head/neck movement
