Descending Spinal Cord Tracts Flashcards
1
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Anterior corticospinal tract
A
Voluntary control of proximal musculature
2
Q
Lateral corticospinal tract
A
Voluntary control of fine motor movements
3
Q
Reticulospinal tract
A
Regulate sensitivity of flexor response to ensure only noxious stimuli elicit response
4
Q
Rubrospinal tract
A
Excitation of flexor muscles, inhibition of extensor muscles
5
Q
Tectospinal tract
A
Reflexive turning of head to orient to visual stimuli
6
Q
Vestibulospinal tract
A
IL gross postural adjustments with head movements, facilitating extensor muscles and inhibiting flexor muscles
