Exam 2 Review Flashcards
Ventral spinothalamic tract
Goes from the spinal cord to the thalamus. Transmits information about light touch.
Spinocerebellar tract
Goes from the spinal cord to the cerebellum. Conveys information about the muscles and tendons in the leg and trunk
Lateral spinothalamic tract
Goes from the spinal cord to the thalamus. Conveys information about pain and temperature
Fasiculus Gracilis
Goes from the spinal cord to the medulla oblongata. Conveys information about joint movement, vibration, and passive movement
Fasiculus Cuneatus
Goes from the spinal cord to the medulla oblongata. Relays proprioceptive information.
Vestibulospinal tract
Runs from the brain stem to the spinal cord. Regulates the balance reflex mechanism. Also plays a role in posture and muscle tone.
Direct Pyramidal Tract/ Ventral Corticospinal tract
Runs from the motor cortex to the spinal cord. Relays voluntary impulses for movement in the mid thoracic region
Reticulospinal tract
Goes from the reticular formation of the medulla and midbrain and goes to the spinal cord. Regulates skeletal muscle tone
Tectospinal Tract
Goes from the tectum (more specifically the superior colliculi) to the spinal cord. Plays a role in the audiovisual reflex.
Rubrospinal Tract
Goes from the red nucleus to spinal cord. Associated with cerebellar function and motor coordination
Lateral Pyramidal Tract/ Lateral Corticospinal Tract
Goes from the motor cortex to the spinal cord. Responsible for initiating of motor movements.
Three Primary Systems of Speech
- Pyramidal System
- Extrapyramidal System
- Cerebellar System
Pyramidal System
Responsible for initiating voluntary speech movements
Extrapyramidal System
Provides the non voluntary support that lets you perform the purposeful movement
Cerebellar System
Provides the precise and specialized motor control that enables us to produce the rapid alternating and repetitive movements needed for smooth conversational speech
Executive Functions
How we exercise control over our cognitive processes, like inhibition, self-monitoring, planning, regulation of emotion, and motivation
Cervical Vertebrae
7 most superior vertebrae that make up the neck. Have the largest vertebral foramen and have transverse foramen.
Thoracic Vertebrae
12 Vertebrae below the cervical vertebrae. Have costal facets or demifacets, where the ribs attach.
Lumbar Vertebrae
5 vertebrae below the thoracic vertebrae. The largest vertebrae and have a large spinous process, where the muscles of the lower back attach
Sacral Vertebrae
5 vertebrae below the lumbar vertebrae. Born separated but fuse to create the sacrum.
Coccygeal Vertebrae
3-5 vertebrae below the sacral vertebrae. Separated at birth but fuse to create the coccyx, a vestigial structure
Vertebrae
Approximately the 33 bones that make up the vertebral column
Corpus
Mass of bone that functions to protect
Vertebral Foramen
The opening in the vertebrae. Directly where the spinal cord passes through
Neural Arch
Surrounds the vertebral foramen
Anterior Neural Arch
Between the corpus and the vertebral foramen
Posterior Neural Arch
Below the vertebral foramen
Spinous Process
The projection extending posteriorly off the posterior arch. Serves as a point of muscle attachment