Extrapyramidal descending tracts Flashcards
1
Q
Rubrospinal tract (red nucleus via lateral funiculus)
A
facilitates UMN of flexor muscles
2
Q
Pontine reticulospinal tract
A
Facilitates LMN of extensor mm, inhibits LMN of flexor mm
3
Q
Medullary reticulospinal tract
A
inhibits LMN of extensor mm, facilitates LMN of flexor mm
4
Q
Vestibulospinal tract
A
facilitates LMN of extensor mm, inhibits LMN of flexor mm